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Owls cannot move their eyes from side to side but they can turn their heads three quarters of the way around. Contrary to popular belief they cannot rotate their heads completely around.
Owls are found on all continents except Antarctica.
Owls mate for life.
Female Owls are larger and heavier than their male counterparts.
Owls have 3 eyelids. The eyelid consists of an upper lid, lower lid and a thin layer of tissue that moves diagonally across the eye from the inside to outside cleaning the eye.
Barn Owls are able to consume twice as much food as other owls in comparison to their weight. One barn owl offspring is able to consume 25.000 mice a year.
Most Owls are solitary creatures but a group of owls would be referred to as a parliament.
In Greek Mythology The Owl was often associated with the goddess Athena. Even in present day, some cultures still regard the owl as a symbol of wisdom.
The Elf Owl is the smallest of the owl species and is about the size of a sparrow. It is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
The Eurasian Eagle Owl is one of the largest species of owls. It is found in Europe and Asia. The Eurasian Eagle owl is a species of horned owl. It is a large powerful bird that lives on the average of 20 years.
A little Owl
Owls cannot move their eyes from side to side but they can turn their heads three quarters of the way around. Contrary to popular belief they cannot rotate their heads completely around.
Owls are found on all continents except Antarctica.
Owls mate for life.
Female Owls are larger and heavier than their male counterparts.
Owls have 3 eyelids. The eyelid consists of an upper lid, lower lid and a thin layer of tissue that moves diagonally across the eye from the inside to outside cleaning the eye.
Barn Owls are able to consume twice as much food as other owls in comparison to their weight. One barn owl offspring is able to consume 25.000 mice a year.
Most Owls are solitary creatures but a group of owls would be referred to as a parliament.
In Greek Mythology The Owl was often associated with the goddess Athena. Even in present day, some cultures still regard the owl as a symbol of wisdom.
The Elf Owl is the smallest of the owl species and is about the size of a sparrow. It is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
The Eurasian Eagle Owl is one of the largest species of owls. It is found in Europe and Asia. The Eurasian Eagle owl is a species of horned owl. It is a large powerful bird that lives on the average of 20 years.
A little Owl
