An owl is a bird. Most hunt at night.
It has big eyes. It can turn its head far around.
It catches small animals such as mice.
Many fly almost without a sound.
It grabs its food with sharp claws called talons.
It makes many calls, like hoots and screeches.
A great horned owl's "horns" are tufts of feathers.
Barn owls have heart-shaped faces.
Burrowing owls nest in holes in the ground.
Owls live in lots of places in the world.
Words to know
- talons: sharp claws
- tufts: bunches of feathers
- screeches: loud cries
- hunt: look for food
