Do Owls Mate for Life?
The United States is home to 19 species of owls that range from small Elf Owls to large Great Gray Owls. These extraordinary birds with amazing hunting skills face many threats including habitat loss and pesticide use. If you’re wondering if owls mate for life, the answer is yes, most of the time owls mate […]
Continue readingWhat Do Owls Eat? Everything You Need to Know!
Owls are birds of prey, which means that they mostly eat prey animals. Therefore, their diet is almost completely made up of meat. That said, owls do eat a variety of different animals. There are over 200 different species of owls, and each has its own diet. Some live off of mostly bugs, while others […]
Continue readingDo Crows Mate for Life? Fun Crow Mating Facts!
Crows are known to be social birds, even going as far as hanging out in groups (known as a “murder”!). Beyond their gossipy tendencies and their intelligence helping them solve all manner of puzzles, not many people know much about crows’ family lives. Along with being friendly with their flock, crows are primarily monogamous and […]
Continue readingDo Crows Eat Squirrels? Do They Attack Squirrels?
Crows are omnivorous hunters and scavengers. They’ll eat berries and insects as often as they tear into a small animal or a fresh corpse that they’ve stumbled across. For this reason, crows have been known to eat squirrels and will hunt baby squirrels if they’re hungry enough. Adult squirrels, however, are a much larger and […]
Continue readingDo Owls Have Long Legs? Why Are They So Long?
When we think of owls, the first things that always come to mind are their impressive colors, wingspan, iconic call, and ability to turn their head almost all the way around. Underneath all their feathers, though, these hunters have another secret. Depending on the species of owl, their legs can be almost half the length […]
Continue readingWhat Do Snowy Owls Eat? Are They Carnivores?
Snowy white owls are native to the arctic regions of the world, where they conveniently blend in with their surroundings. These animals tend to hunt for food both during the day and night, depending on the circumstances and the opportunities available to them. So, what exactly do Snowy Owls eat? This is a great question […]
Continue readingAre Owls Raptors or Birds of Prey?
We have all heard of “raptors” and “birds of prey.” These terms refer to the bird kingdom and help to identify birds that primarily eat other animals. Omnivorous birds like parrots that eat vegetation and animal protein are not considered raptors or birds of prey. However, birds like owls do hunt and kill their food […]
Continue readingAre Owls Smart? Here’s What Science Tells Us
Comparing different species, or even seeing how an animal stacks up to our intelligence, is something people often do. It’s a correlation that makes scientists cringe because it smacks of anthropomorphism or gives human qualities to other creatures. It’s the proverbial apple and orange discussion. Even contrasting owls with other birds is fraught with problems. […]
Continue readingDo Ducks Mate for Life? Are They Monogamous?
It’s no secret that some birds mate for life. In fact, it’s quite common in many species. Even those birds that are genetically promiscuous can sometimes be socially monogamous—which means they have the same mate but sometimes also mate outside of the pair. Others form relationships based on seasonal monogamy, where birds stay together for […]
Continue readingAre All Owls Nocturnal? Everything You Need to Know!
Owls are birds of the night with quite the reputation for being silent hunters, snatching up unsuspecting prey in the wee hours. Owls have incredibly quiet wing beats, and many are nearly undetectable. But of all the hundreds of owl species in the world, how many of them are nocturnal? Interestingly, while there are dozens […]
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