Athene maculta, which derive their name from the Greek goddess of wisdom, supposedly for their meditative…
Athene conneviens, which derive their name from the Greek goddess of wisdom, supposedly for their meditative…
Owls can be found in all parts of the world, some as short as five inches long while others are as large…
A large group of birds of prey, including fully 150 species, about forty of which inhabit America. They…
A large group of birds of prey, including fully 150 species, about forty of which inhabit America. They…
An adult owl being mobbed by a group of smaller birds. Mobbing occurs when smaller birds, in fear, will…
A pair of American barn-owls, one of which is grasping a small rodent in its claws.
"Strix nebulosa. Barred Owl. Hoot Owl. American Wood Owl. Toes fully feathered, nearly or quite to the…
"Speotyto cunicularia, the Burrowing Owl, a comparatively long-legged and short -winged bird with incomplete…
Eagle or great-horned owl, found in Europe and northern asia. It feeds on hares, rabbits, moles, mice,…
Head of an eagle owl. It has large eyes for seeing at night, and a hooked beak for snaring its prey.
Horned owls are distinguished by two tufts or horns of feathers placed on each side of their head.
"Bubo virginianus. Great Horned Owl. Hoot Owl. Cat Owl. Distinguished by its large size and conspicuous…
Genus ascalaphia, a large owl, native to southern Europe and northern parts of Egypt.
"The owl is a popular name for any nocturnal, raptorial bird, of which about 200 species are known.…
The Hawk owl is about 15 inches long and feeds on rabbits, rats, mice, reptiles and birds, (Figuier,…
"Surnia funerea. American Hawk Owl. Day Owl. Bill and eyes yellow; claws brownish-black. Upper parts…
"The owl is a popular name for any nocturnal, raptorial bird, of which about 200 species are known.…
The scops-eared owl is diminutive in size, not exceeding that of the thrush, (Figuier, 1869).
The scops-eared owl is diminutive in size, not exceeding that of the thrush, (Figuier, 1869).
A scops-eared owl feeding on a small rodent. It is common in Central and Southern Europe.
Strix flammea, the nocturnal White Screech-, or Barn Owl, is orange-buff above, with brown, grey and…
"Asio accipitrinus. Short-eared Owl. Marsh Owl. Ear-tufts inconspicuous, much shorter than middle toe…
"Aluco flammeus pratincola. Barn Owl. above, including upper surfaces of wings and tail, tawny, fulvous,…
"Nyctea scandiaca. Snowy Owl. Pure white, spotted and barred with brownish-black markings, wholly indeterminate…
The white owl (also known as the snowy or ermine owl), found in the colder latitudes of the world. Its…
"Aluco flammeus pratincola. Barn Owl. above, including upper surfaces of wings and tail, tawny, fulvous,…