Owls: Masters of the Night – Species, Sounds & Behavior

Owls: Masters of the Night – Species, Sounds & Behavior
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Owls are the nocturnal counterpart to daytime raptors. With silent flight, rotatable heads, and unmatched hearing, they rule the night.

Great Horned Owl

The Great Horned Owl is one of the most widespread and powerful owls in the Americas, capable of taking prey larger than itself.

Snowy, Barn and Great Gray

The Snowy Owl haunts Arctic tundra, the Barn Owl is the heart-faced hunter of farmland, and the Great Gray Owl is the longest owl in the world.

Silent Flight and Hearing

Specialized feather edges break up airflow to muffle sound. Asymmetrical ear openings let owls pinpoint prey in total darkness. See how they compare to day hunters in Owl vs Hawk.

Explore more in the Owls hub and Identification guides.

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