How much pressure can a great horned owl exert with its talons?
21 pounds
28 pounds
50 pounds
13 pounds
What are baby owls called?
Owlives
Owlies
Owlets
Owlers
What is the smallest species of owl?
Mouse Owl
Blakiston's fish owl
Elf Owl
Miniature Owl
Approximately what percentage of their body weight does a barn owl eat every night?
2/3
1/2
1/3
1/4
Why do owls make almost no noise when flying compared to other animals?
They need silence to hear their prey
This isn’t true - they make just as much noise
Their feathers affect turbulence differently
They’re lighter than other flying animals
What is the name of the owl in Winnie the Pooh?
Archimedes
Big Mama
Mr. Hoot
Owl
How old are the most ancient discovered owl remains?
75 million years old
6 million years old
58 million years old
25 million years old
What does the term “zygodactyl” mean in reference to owls?
They descended from pterodactyls
They have larger wingspans than eagles
Their feet have two toes pointing forward and two back
They have bigger eye sockets than pigeons
How many eyelids does an owl have (per eye)?
Four
One
Two
Three
Why do owls have flat facial discs?
So their eyes can see straight ahead
To make sure they don’t fly into trees
To make them blend in with the trees
To funnel sound to the ears
Which of these movies does not feature an owl character?
The Princess and the Frog
The Sword and the Stone
The Fox and the Hound
The Secret of NIMH
What is the only continent on which owls do not live?
Antarctica
Asia
South America
Australia
What are owls best known for symbolizing?
Wisdom
Fear
Mind-reading
Midnight
What is a group of owls called?
Parliament
Herd
Legislature
Collective
How far around can an owl turn its head?
310 degrees
180 degrees
270 degrees
360 degrees
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