ILLUSTRATIONS:
JACKIE
STAFFORD
PHOTO:
ADOBESTOCK
CONSULTANT:
JAMES
DUNCAN,
DISCOVER
OWLS;
RANDY
LAUFF
What do they eat?
Small animals and insects.
Where do they live?
Forests and cities all over the
world, except in Antarctica.
How big are they?
From as small as a hamster
to as big as a goose.
Turning Heads
Owls can twist their
necks and swivel
their heads to
see behind them!
Baby Birds
Baby owls are called
owlets. Owlets leave
the nest to live on their
own a few weeks
after hatching.
Quiet Flight
Their feathers are soft
and fringed, which
makes owls very quiet
fl yers. This helps when
sneaking up on prey.
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