Owl Facts

Owls are known for their distinctive calls, and distinguished looks. There are 250 different types of owls. There are two main types of owls, barn owls and true owls. I became interested in owls when I joined the F.A.D sorority, who's mascot is the owl. The owl is a symbol of wisdom.
     A quote from owl facts.com describes barn owls "have a heart-shaped face, long legs and powerful talons. Barn owls are medium-sized birds with a wingspan of about 3½ feet. There are 16 species of barn owls, including the greater sooty owl, Australasian grass owl, ashy-faced owl, barn owl and Sulawesi owl".

     The quote from owl facts.com that describes true owls "are more diverse than barn owls, with nearly 190 species in about 23 genera. Some better known true owls include screech owls, horned owls and saw-whet owls. True owls vary in size from the tiny elf owl to the bulky Eurasian eagle owl. True owls have a round facial disc, a short tail and a large head. Their color is muted (consisting of mostly brown, rust, gray, white and black) and their pattern is mottled, helping to conceal them from both predators and prey".

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