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Learn All About Owls For Kids Great For Preschool Children

Today we are going to learn about Owls. Shout out and Thanks to @Little Pupperz for the suggestion to make this video. #owls #LearnAboutOwls #VideoAboutOwls Owls can be found in all different types of habitats, and every continent except Antarctica contains species of owls. It all depends on which species of owl you’re talking about, and there are a staggering 150 documented species of owls 19 species of owls are found in North America, including the following: barn owl, burrowing owl, eastern screech owl, great grey owl, spotted owl, and the long-eared owl, among many others. No matter where the owl lives, one thing is certain – they are most active at night. Unlike us humans, owls are nocturnal and prefer to stay awake and be active at night. Most owls do not go through the trouble of making their own nest – they just use an old tree cavity or another’s bird’s old nest. What do owls eat? Although their diet largely depends on the species of owl, most owls like to eat insects, small mammals (like hares and rabbits), and other smaller birds. It is also common for owls to eat rodents, squirrels, bats, weasels, woodchucks, and even the random domestic cat as well. Aren’t you happy that your diet isn’t like an owl’s diet? Some owls, such as the Asian Fish Owl and the African Fishing Owl, can catch fish and eat them. Most owls have notably large eyes, a flat face, and a large head. They also have a small, hooked beak that is downturned. Owls generally have a rigid posture. Imagine trying to stand as straight as possible all of the time – the owl naturally has excellent posture! Owls are birds of prey, meaning they have to hunt for food to survive. For this reason, they have very large, sharp talons used for catching their food. Believe it or not, although owls mostly vary in size and appearance, they have one interesting ability in common – they can turn their heads an astonishing 270 degrees! This is thanks to their necks containing double the amount of vertebrae “normal” birds have in their necks. It makes for a very funny sight to see. Believe it or not, despite having very large eyes, owls do not have eyeballs. They actually have something more like eye tubes. Lengthened and held in place by sclerotic rings – a bony structure in the skull – this interesting feature means that owls can’t really move or roll their eyes. Owls are very silent fliers. Seriously, they don’t make a peep when they fly. This is due mainly to very broad wings and special flying feathers that reduce the noise when an owl flaps its wings. Believe it or not, despite popular belief, not all owls make that infamous “hoot” sound. Owls can actually make many different sounds – they can screech, hiss, and even growl! Believe it or not, the female owl is more aggressive and bigger than the male owl. Barn owls mate for life. They cuddle with their mate and babies. When one mate dies, the other one becomes depressed and might even die too. All owls can be divided in two large groups: barn and true owls. Barn owls are medium-sized birds with heart-shaped face, long legs and strong talons. Of all known owls, only 19 species belong to this group. True owls are more diverse group of owls with around 190 species that vary in size, color and appearance. Owls are carnivores. They eat rodents, small mammals, fish, birds and insects. Owls do not chew their food because, just like all other birds - they do not have teeth. If the prey is too large, owl uses its sharp beak to tear the prey apart. Some species of owls have ear-like structures on their head. They cannot detect sound, but serve as structures which provide camouflage. They can be also used to show aggression. Owls have excellent sense of hearing. Ears are located on the both sides of the head, behind the eyes. They are often located on different heights, providing better reception of the sound, which is important for detection of the prey. Owls are farsighted, which means that they cannot clearly see the objects which are in front of their eyes. Did you also know that owls are farsighted? This means they aren’t able to see things close to their eyes clearly but have excellent vision from a distance. So they are able to spot small animals from high in the air. Owls also have a keen sense of hearing and are silent flyers which make them excellent hunters. Owls are solitary creatures. Although they do not live in groups, name for the group of owls is parliament. They are territorial animals which hoot to announce their territory. Not all owl species are capable for hooting. Other than hoot, owls produce variety of other sounds used for communication, such as screeches, hisses, and screams. Owls lay between few and dozen eggs (most commonly between 3 and 4 eggs). They are white and round. Eggs do not hatch at the same time. Lifespan of owls in captivity is 20 years.