Typical Owls and Barn Owls
Owls are birds of prey, that are mostly nocturnal (active at night) comprising the order Strigiformes. The order is divided into two families: Tytonidae or barn owls and related species, and Strigidae or Typical Owls. Owls are best known for their ability to fly silently in the air, when striking on prey. This feature is important, since most owls hunt during the night, and there is less noise in the environment. Any noise made by the owl could easily warn the potential prey.
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