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Northern Spotted Owl Strix occidentalis caurina habitat loss from logging, low population size Threats STATUS: ESA -- THREATENED (as subspecies caurina) IUCN -- NEAR THREATENED SIZE: Length: 16-19 inches (41-48 cm) Wingspan: Around 42 inches (107 cm) Weight: 1-1.6 pounds (0.5-0.7 kg) Female is larger than the male HABITAT: Old-growth forest with Douglas fir, western hemlock and redwood POPULATION: Undetermined, thought to be between 3,000 and 5,000 pairs CU ...

Snowy Owl Common Names: Cat Owl Genus: Nyctea Species: scandiaca The snowy owl is considered to be one of the largest and most attractive of the owls. It is called the snowy owl because of its white feathers. The male and female owls have different markings. Male owls are mostly pure white with small spots and wing barring. The female has heavy gray-brown lines across her body and wings and speckled plumage. They both have large, yellow eyes, set in front of the face. Their ears are large ...

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theBIGzoo OnlytheBIGcastle OnlyAll Sites Home:Zoo:Birds:Owls:Barn Owl:Barn Owl Photo Panel Barn Owl (Full Body) Click Here to Use This Photo Quick Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Strigiformes Family: Tytonidae Genus: Tyto Species: alba Length: 12.5 - 15.5 inches Weight: 1 - 1.25 lbs Wing span: 42 - 43 inches Incubation: 30 - 34 days Offspring: 3 - 6 Life Span: 17 years Sponsored Links Barn Owl Tyto alba ...

Barred Owl (Strix varia) To hear the Barred Owl, click here. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE? Barred owls are large owls with round heads and NO ear tufts. They are brownish-gray with brown and white bars across their chest. (That’s why they’re called “barred” owls.) Their legs are covered with feathers. The barred owls’ eyes are dark brown, while most other owls have yellow eyes. Their beaks are sharp, but very small, so they are almost covered up by facial feathers. EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND HEA ...

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THE AMERICAN BARN OWL. (Strix pratincola). LYNDS JONES. OUR barn owl belongs to the tropical and warm temperate genus Strix, which is scattered widely over the greater part of the earth in the tropical and subtropical parts of both hemispheres, and scatteringly into the temperate zones. In Europe one species is common as far north as the British Isles, while our own bird is found as far north as southern New England in the East, Ontario, Michigan, Wisconsin, and southern Minnesota in th ...

THE WESTERN HORNED OWL. (Bubo virginianus subarcticus.) "Bird of the silent wing and expansive eye, grimalkin in feathers, feline, mousing, haunting ruins and towers, and mocking the midnight stillness with thy uncanny cry." — John Burroughs, Birds and Poets. Among the birds of prey (Raptores) none are better known, more written about or more cosmopolitan than that nocturnal division (Family Strigidae), which includes the two hundred or more species of Owls. From the Arctic regions of ...

Order STRIGIFORMES Family Tytonidae Common Barn-Owl Tyto alba (Scopoli) Status Five records. The first specimen was found dead at Tusket, Yarmouth County, on 16 December 1910 by W.H. Robbins (Allen 1916). Two were taken at Canso, Guysborough County, one shot by Appleton Roberts on 28 December 1928 and the other by Robert Keating on 10 December 1933. Both birds were mounted and the second was acquired by the Nova Scotia Museum. On 29 May 1971, workmen found a barn owl shelterin ...

Family Strigidae Eastern Screech-Owl Otus asio (Linnaeus) Status One specimen record. Concerning one taken in Halifax County, Piers (1894) writes: "About the last week in September, 1892 Purcell stuffed a specimen which was killed by 'Josh' Umlah, who lives on Prospect Road, near Indian Lake, to the S.W. of Halifax. It presented the red phase of plumage. The mounted specimen now belongs to Mr. George Beamish of this city." Fishermen reported to Ian McLaren that a small redd ...

Click photo to see complete painting Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus (Gmelin) Status Uncommon resident. Breeds. Once one of our common owls, it has become scarcer in recent decades. The considerable fluctuation from year to year in numbers during late fall and winter may be brought about by irregular visitations by members of the same species from farther north wandering in search of food. Description Length: 50-60 cm. Adults: Upperparts mottled with various shades of br ...

Click photo to see complete painting Northern Hawk-Owl Surnia ulula (Linnaeus) Status Rare visitant. There are indications that this owl was more common in the nineteenth century. Blakiston and Bland (1856) thought it "common," and Jones (1879) had it as "not uncommon throughout the year." Downs (1888) and Piers (1892a) both state "now . . . very rare," and the latter gives several specimen records. The reference to year-round presence by Jones (1879) is curious; it is perha ...

Click photo to see complete painting Snowy Owl Nyctea scandiaca (Linnaeus) Status Rare to uncommon winter visitor, very rare in summer. Nova Scotia appears to be on the fringe of its periodic southward excursions. During its stays in Nova Scotia, the Snowy Owl is generally found in coastal barrens and meadows, rarely far inland. Recent noteworthy numbers have appeared during the winters of 1934-35, 1937-38, 1941-42,1945-46,1960-61,1964-65 and 1981-82. During other winters si ...

BACK Bird Species of the World's Boreal Forests MAMMALS Aegolius funereus Boreal Owl Description Distinguishing Features - Length: approx. 25 cm. Colouration: the upper parts are grey-brown with white spots on the forehead, crown and the area around the facial disk. Larger spots are on the hindneck and wings, and the tail is barred. A distinctive brown bar separates the head from the breast. The breast is white with streaks and blotches of brown. Habitat Circumpolar ...

BACK Bird Species of the World's Boreal Forests MAMMALS Glaucidium passerinum Eurasian Pygmy-Owl Description Distinguishing Features - Male - length: 15.2 - 17 cm; weight: 50 - 65 g. Female - length: 17.4 - 19 cm; weight: 67 - 77 g. Colouration: primarily dark rufescent to greyish-brown, above spotted whitish, below streaked brown and off-white. The sides of the breast are mottled brown. There is a prominent, white half-collar around the back of the neck. The tail is br ...

Burrowing Owl Speotyto cunicularia Burrowing owls are small. They are about eight inches tall and weigh about 4-6 ounces. They have short tails and long, thin bare legs. They look like short, fat owls on stilts. They have white eyebrows, yellow eyes, and no ear tufts. The adults are a sandy brown color and have spotted white markings on their beige bellies. Burrowing owls live in dry prairies with short grass. They live in burrows, not in trees. If the soil is soft enough, they wi ...

BURROWING OWL Athene cunicularia Family Strigidae - Typical Owls Order Strigiformes - Owls Risk Status Official status The Burrowing Owl is currently on British Columbia's Red list (CDC = G4 S1). COSEWIC has assigned Endangered status in 1995. Risk Status Distinguishing Features Distribution Habitat Why is it endangered? Biology Sources for more information Museum Specimens Image Credits: top photos by D. Low, sk ...

Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia photo by Kay McKeever, The Owl Foundation Physical Appearance: One of the smallest species of owls, the burrowing owl is only nine inches tall, has a short tail, and very long legs, and weighs about 4 oz. Geographic Range: The burrowing owl is found both in North and South America. In the U.S., the owl lives mostly in the west, but several thousand reside in the higher and dryer parts of South and Central Florida. Status: listed as a " ...

BIOMES KEY Animal List Burrowing OwlSpeotyto cunicularia General Information This animal can be found in Texas and other western portions of North America. It makes its home in regions of South America as well. The burrowing owl lives in grassland and desert biomes. It is 9 -11 inches tall and 23 inches long. It is very small and pudgy. It can often be seen in the sun because it loves heat. These owls have a loud hoot for a voice. They have long legs, a short tail, and lots of feathers. Th ...

Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 1-800-385-9712 defenders@mail.defenders.org STATUS: In the U.S., the burrowing owl is identified as a "candidate" species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In several states, they are considered a "species of special concern." They are "endangered" in Canada. DESCRIPTION: These small owls have brown and black spots and long legs. SIZE: Being one of the smallest owl species, burrowing owls weigh on ...

burrowingowl.comContact Us Home Foundation Information What's New Sponsor a Bird Centre Information Prairie River Quest Burrowing Owl Information Contact Us Home Grassland Raptors of Canada Burrowing Owl Taxonomic Classification: Speotyto (Athene) cunicularia Order: Strigiformies Family: Strigidea Introduction: small owl of the prairies sometimes known as the "Ground Owl" well known small owl due to its endangered stat ...

Elf Owl - Micrathene Whitneyi STATUS: Endangered without critical habitat. DESCRIPTION: Size of large sparrow, elf owl is smallest owl in North America. Only 13-15 cm long, it has a wingspan of 38 cm and a really short tail. Spots of buff or white dapple the owl's gray or brown plumage, and brown streaks mark its white breast. White "eyebrows" arch above the elf owl's yellow eyes, and its round head has no ear tufts. HABITAT: The breeding grounds for the elf o ...

Common Barn-Owl Tito Alba Range All four of the Southwestern deserts. The barn owl occurs in great numbers in Southern California. Habitat Hunts in areas rich in rodents, along desert washes and canyons, where trees for perching are available. Description The barn owl can readily be distinguished from other owls by its unique shape, color and voice. This distinctive, medium-sized owl grows 15 to 20 inches in height. It has ...

The Elf Owl ELF OWL DESCRIPTION The Elf Owl is the smallest of all the owls in North America. It’s only 13-15 cm long. It has a wingspan of 38 cm and a really short tail. It has spots of puff or white dapple. This owl has brown plumage and brown streaks on its breast. It has white eyebrows arched above its’ yellow eyes and its’ round head has no ear tufts. Ventrally, they are grayish with gray to cinnamon brown streaks and they have a greenish yellow bill. click here to see a pic ...

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Reports Dorothy Goodwin Elementary The Long-Eared Owl The long-eared owl used to be a common owl in Connecticut in the late 1800s, but in the 1900s the population decreased and now it is an uncommon winter visitor. One of the reasons is that there are fewer farms in the state. Some of these areas have been used for housing and others have become woods again. The owl’s main food sources, voles and mice, now have no place to live. Another reason is that the owl has lost its habitat due to t ...

Eastern Screech Owl, Otus asio Scientific Name: The genus is Greek derived from the Greek otos (an eared owl). The species name, asio, is Latin meaning "a king of horned owls." Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Aves Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae Size: 22 cm (8.5 in) in length. Color: The bill is pale and the eyes are yellow. There are two phases, or main color patterns, of the Eastern Screech Owl. The red phase occurs primarily in the South; these birds are rus ...

FREE WEB HOSTING | best web hosting | website marketing strategy | affordable web hosting | php hosting web page hosting | web site hosting | website hosting | web hosting services | notebook computer Giant Scops Owl Mimizuku gurneyi Common Names: Lesser Eagle Owl Discoverer: Tweedale 1879 Category: VULNERABLE Habitat/Distribution: Range (Monotypic)- Mindanao, Dinagat and Siargao (WCSP, 1997); Lives in forest and forest edge usually foraging high in the understory. Ranges fro ...

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Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) Family: Strigidae (STRIJ-ih-dee). The Typical Owl Family, includes about 140 owls except for barn owls and bay owls. Genus: Bubo (BEW-boh) is from the Latin word meaning "owl" or from the Greek word for "eagle owl" used by the great 1st century Roman naturalist Pliny (Gaius Plinius Secundus). Great horned owls are related to the eagle owl of Eurasia. Species: virgin ...

BIOMES KEY Animal List Great Horned OwlBubo virginianus General Information The great horned owl is a very majestic and secretive bird. It lives in America in hollows of trees. The great horned owl is a rather tall bird. It varies in size from 18-25 inches tall and has a wing-span of 60inches. Most great horned owls are brown and white which helps when hiding in trees and branches. One of the most identifying characteristics of the great horned owl is its ear tufts which are actuall ...

GREAT HORNED OWL (Bubo virginianus) Scientific NameBubo virginianus CLASSAvesORDERStrigiformesFAMILYStrigidae Statistics WEIGHTmales: 2.2-3.5 lb females: 3-5.5 lbLENGTH23-27 inWINGSPAN45-60 in Description: The species is highly variable in color. The back, wings, and tail are mottled and barred with dark brown, with the ground color yellowish buff, tawny brown, or even, in the northernmost populations, pure white. The throat is white, and the remaining underparts are barred with b ...

Great Horned Owl PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Size and color of the great horned owl varies with regard to distribution. At higher latitudes and altitudes the owls are larger, with lengths of 20 inches in Alaska and 21 inches in the high Andes. In the tropical lowlands and deserts of Central and South America they are about 18 inches long. The female, at an average weight of 3.5 pounds, is larger than the male at 2.5-3.0 pounds. Wingspread ranges from 35-60 inches. Great horned owls are ...

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Boreal owl Aegolius funereus Taxonomy Occurence in Illinois Status Habitat associations Guilds Food-habits Environmental associations Life history Management practices References TAXONOMY Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae Genus: Aegolius Species: Aegolius funereus Authority: Linnaeus Comments on taxonomy: In late 1930's and prior was classified under scientific name Cryptoglaux funerea richardsoni, Richardson's owl *04*. O ...

Common barn-owl Tyto alba Taxonomy Occurence in Illinois Status Habitat associations Guilds Food-habits Environmental associations Life history Management practices References TAXONOMY Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Strigiformes Family: Tytonidae Genus: Tyto Species: Tyto alba Authority: Scopoli Comments on taxonomy: No comments. OCCURENCE IN ILLINOIS Occasional permanent resident in south. Rare permanent resident in north and central *01*. In 1983 ...

Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Taxonomy Occurence in Illinois Status Habitat associations Guilds Food-habits Environmental associations Life history Management practices References TAXONOMY Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Falconiformes Family: Accipitridae Genus: Aquila Species: Aquila chrysaetos Comments on taxonomy: Originally described as Falco canadensis by Linnaeus *03*. The species synonyms include F. fulvus and Aquila fulva. Common names include: gold ...

Northern saw-whet owl Aegolius acadicus Taxonomy Occurence in Illinois Status Habitat associations Guilds Food-habits Environmental associations Life history Management practices References TAXONOMY Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae Genus: Aegolius Species: Aegolius acadicus Authority: Gmelin Comments on taxonomy: AOU common name now northern saw-whet owl*03*. OCCURENCE IN ILLINOIS Uncommon or rare in winter, rare in summ ...

Burrowing owl Athene cunicularia Taxonomy Occurence in Illinois Status Habitat associations Guilds Food-habits Environmental associations Life history Management practices References TAXONOMY Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae Genus: Athene Species: Athene cunicularia Authority: Molina Comments on taxonomy: Prior to 1979, placed under genus Speotyto *06,07,09*. OCCURENCE IN ILLINOIS Species is a "very rare spring vagrant i ...

Name: Jasmine Species: Barn Owl (tyto alba) Jasmine is the Blonde Bombsite er.., bombshell of the team, and was hand-reared by us from 4 weeks old. She is very friendly and as a result of her hand-rearing she actually enjoys human company, she even used to watch TV in the house before she could fly. Barn Owls hunt mainly at night, locating their prey by sound. They can pinpoint a rustle or squeak and dive in on the prey with astonishing accuracy. The owl often hears sound of a likely target, ...

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Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges Tropical North Queensland, Australia. [ Back ] [ Home ] [ Up ] [ Next ] [ Site Map ] [ Wildlife Search Engine ] LESSER SOOTY OWL Photo: C & D Frith Wet Tropics Rainforest Life LESSER SOOTY OWL Tyto multipunctata Male 33 cm, Female 37 cm · The Lesser Sooty Owl is endemic to the Wet Tropics region. · Part of the "masked" group of owls. · Lesser Sooty Owls, like all other owls, are known as raptors, or birds of prey. Th ...

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Long-Eared Owl Common Names: Cat Owl Genus: Aiso Species: otus The Long-Eared Owl is a medium sized owl which is approximately 35 centimeters long (around 13 inches) and weighs 8-10 ounces. It is called long eared because of the tuft of feather on its head that look like ears. They do have ears, one which is fifty percent larger than the other and is higher up on the head. This helps them to hear in a special three dimensional way, that helps them to be able to hunt better in the dark. The ...

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Mexican Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) Home Page Distribution Recovery Units Biology Recovery Plan Recovery Team Critical Habitat Ecological Services Home Southwest Region USFWS Home USFWS Offices Disclaimer & Policy Acrobat Reader Mexican spotted owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) (Photo ID: 53) Pat Ward Welcome to the Mexican Spotted Owl Web site. Use the links on the left to find information about the Mexican Spotted Owl. De ...

For the main source of information see Acknowledgements. Some observations are from a very small number of specimens and many species are endangered. Average sizes should only be used for comparison since there can be a large variation in size within a species and between sexes. The species decides which sex is larger. To navigate this site click the links on the left If not showing then click Home Click for Sort by Latin Name Click for different languages Sorted by common name. Ch ...

BACK Common Bird Species of Northwestern Ontario MAMMALS FISHES REPTILES INSECTS Bubo virginianus Great Horned Owl Description Distinguishing Features - One of the largest of Canadian owls. Overall colouration brown with white and blackish highlights. Chest; lighter. Large, yellow eyes ringed in brownish-orange. Beak, black. Prominent ear tufts. Female somewhat larger than the male. Size - Male: 46 - 58.5 cm (19.5 - 23.5 in) Female: 56 - 63 cm (22.5 - 25. ...

BACK Common Bird Species of Northwestern Ontario MAMMALS FISHES REPTILES INSECTS Nyctea scandiaca Snowy Owl Description Distinguishing Features - As large as the Great Horned Owl but lacks ear tufts. Overall colouration white, barred and spotted with brownish accents. Face, completely white; eyes, large, yellow; legs and toes, heavily feathered. Male is usually white or only lightly marked. Female (pictured below) is somewhat larger and more heavily marked than ...

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These distinctive birds of prey are divided by structural differences into two families, the Barn Owls (Tytonidae) and the Typical Owls (Strigidae). All have immobile eyes in large heads. Fluffy plumage makes their flight nearly soundless. Many species hunt at night and roost during the day. Hooked bills, hooked claws, and usually feathered feet (outer toe reversible). Some species have conspicuous feather tufts. Food: Rodents, birds, reptiles, fish, large insects. Range: Nearly cosmopolitan. ...

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BIOMES KEY Animal List Snowy OwlNyctea scandiac General Information The snowy owl is a very beautiful, majestic bird. It is commonly found in Greenland, Iceland, Canada and the Northern USA. In the winter it usually migrates south to warmer places. It has been recorded that this bird has flown all the way south to the Caribbean Sea! Snowy owls also tend to go to airports because of the mice and other small rodents that run around on the ground. This owl can grow up to 21 to 26 inc ...

Splendid Snowy Owls Habitat The Snowy Owls or "Ookpicks" live in the Tundra away from grass and trees. They live on hills and rocks, so they can watch the land and make sure nothing is coming to hurt or harm them or their family. I don't see why they need to because if a predator came, their huge wings would spread apart and scare them away. I know it would scare me away! You will learn about the description of a Snowy Owl in the next section of my wonderful site. Appearance The ...

Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandica) The snowy owl is about the size of a Great Horned Owl. It is the biggest owl in North America. It is approximately 23 inches tall. It has a very round head with yellow eyes and a black beak. It has no ear tufts. It has feathers on its legs and feet to protect it from the cold. It is a bird that changes colors depending on the season. In the summer it is a brownish color with dark spots and stripes. In the winter it is completely white. The reason it changes c ...

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges Tropical North Queensland, Australia. [ Back ] [ Home ] [ Up ] [ Next ] [ Site Map ] [ Wildlife Search Engine ] SOUTHERN BOOBOOK SOUTHERN BOOBOOK Ninox novaeseelandiae 32 cm · A nocturnal species that lives in woodlands, grasslands and rainforests. · Part of the "hawk owl" group of owls. · In Australia the Southern Boobook occurs in all regions, but a dark form is endemic to rainforests of the Wet Tropics region. ...

Spectacled Owls Name: Spectacled Owl Scientific name: Pulsatrix perspicillata Range: Central and Southern America Habitat: Tropical rainforest, gallery forest Status: Not endangered, but increasingly threatened by habitat destruction Diet in the wild: Frogs, birds, bats, small mammals, insects and crustaceans Diet in the zoo: Rodents Life Span: Up to 25 years Location at the Zoo: Bird Row; below Raptor Canyon Range map for Spectacled Owls Physical descr ...

Spotted Owl Why Is It Endangered? The Spotted Owl, also known as Strix Occidentalis Caurina, has been an endangered bird since 1986. The reason the Spotted Owl is endangered is because of the loss of habitat or the modification of land. It is caused by loggers, the clearing of land for private use and recreational developments. Population and Distribution: In Canada, the Spotted Owl is found in Southwestern British Colombia. There is no estimated population number of the Spotted Ow ...

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"Creature of the Month" January 2001 The Barn Owl Order Family Genus and Species Strigiformes Tytonidae Tyto alba The history of owls is muddled. The remains of a large owl-like bird turned up buried in rock which carbon dated to around 50 million years old. After studyin ...

Photo copyright: Greg Lasley The Burrowing Owl [Speotyto cunicularia]: An Alberta Perspective The Burrowing Owl lives in a burrow, not in a tree. I became interested in the Burrowing Owl when I learned that it's an Endangered Species. When you read these pages, you will find that there is a Burrowing Owl restoration program in Alberta that provides some hope. In my WEB search for information on this feathered critter, I discovered that human beings revere the owl. On the thousands of 'OWL' ...

Photo copyright: Greg Lasley The Burrowing Owl [Speotyto cunicularia]: An Alberta Perspective The Burrowing Owl lives in a burrow, not in a tree. I became interested in the Burrowing Owl when I learned that it's an Endangered Species. When you read these pages, you will find that there is a Burrowing Owl restoration program in Alberta that provides some hope. In my WEB search for information on this feathered critter, I discovered that human beings revere the owl. On the thousands of 'OWL' ...

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Full Size Image - 48K INFORMATION LINKS Carolina Raptor Center Raptor Center - St. Paul, MN GENERAL INFORMATION Owls are unique birds. Although they are classified as raptors, owls are very different from many other birds of prey in their anatomy, feather structure, and hunting techniques. They are noted for their large head and large eyes which are fixed in the skull, making it necessary for them to rotate their heads in order to change their view. Their hearing is very a ...

Full Size Image - 137K INFORMATION LINKS Carolina Raptor Center Raptor Center - St. Paul, MN GENERAL INFORMATION Owls are unique birds. Although they are classified as raptors, owls are very different from many other birds of prey in their anatomy, feather structure, and hunting techniques. They are noted for their large head and large eyes which are fixed in the skull, making it necessary for them to rotate their heads in order to change their view. Their hearing is acute ...

Full Size Image - 53K INFORMATION LINKS Carolina Raptor Center Raptor Center - St. Paul, MN GENERAL INFORMATION Owls are quite unique birds. Although they are classified as raptors, owls are very different from many other birds of prey in their anatomy, feather structure, and hunting techniques. They are noted for their large head and large eyes which are fixed in the skull, making it necessary for them to rotate their heads in order to change their view. Their hearing is ...