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Owls are medium to large birds with strong talons, a downward-curved bill, acute hearing and keen eyesight.

Most owls are nocturnal hunters that locate their prey using a combination of sight and sound.

 

Their eyes are large, enabling them to gather ample light under dim conditions.

Owls' eyes face forward, giving them binocular vision, a characteristic that helps them sight their prey with great accuracy.

 

Owls also have sharp hearing. Their ear openings are located asymmetrically on either side of their head, a configuration that gives them three-dimensional sound perception and enables them to pinpoint the slightest scuffle or rustle made by potential prey.

 

Owls have a distinct profile, their posture is upright and they have a large head. They have a short tail and broad wings. Their plumage is soft and dense and their flight feathers are specialized for silent flight.

 

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