When you think about birds, you likely don’t consider them to be dangerous or aggressive creatures, aside from a few species.
Barn owls pull off something that seems almost impossible: striking prey with lethal accuracy in pitch-black darkness, guided ...
One of the most elusive and mysterious owls of Ohio is the barn owl (Tyto alba). This very large predator, measuring 16 inches long with a wingspan of 3 ½ feet, has a heart-shaped face, large dark ...
A new study of nearly 800 barred owls on the West Coast shows the invasive predator feeds on 29 species given special conservation status by federal and state governments. The list includes mammals, ...
The Great Grey Owl practices tireless hunting efforts. This has to do with the owl's decision not to migrate, but instead to remain in the same location year-round. Consequently, during the winter, ...
1. Introduction -- 2. The boreal (or Tengmalm's) owl : in brief -- 3. Study areas and research methods -- 4. Habitat use, roosts and nest-sites -- 5. Interactions with prey animals -- 6. Life-history ...
The newest issue of The Journal of Raptor Research is a special issue focused on movement ecology — how and why raptors move. This can include classic movements like migration, as well as nomadism.
Pygmy owls are an adorably small bird species that make their home in Europe. Their habitat spans as far north as Norway and east into China. But the tiny bird of prey now has a new home base: the Val ...