Owl and raptor species matched with hunting style and one identifying feature each, a focused companion to the general bird identification decks.
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- What owl species, one of the largest in North America, is known for its prominent ear tufts and deep hooting call?
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The great horned owl- What owl species has a distinctive heart-shaped facial disc and is found on nearly every continent?
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The barn owl- What owl species is entirely white or nearly white and is adapted to Arctic tundra environments?
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The snowy owl- What owl species is the smallest in North America, often no larger than a sparrow?
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The elf owl- What owl species is active during the day rather than at night, unlike most owls?
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The burrowing owl (also the snowy owl and short-eared owl are notably diurnal)- What owl species nests in abandoned burrows in the ground rather than in trees?
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The burrowing owl- What adaptation allows owls to fly almost silently while hunting?
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Specialized fringed wing feathers that muffle sound- What unique feature of owl eyes forces them to turn their entire head to look sideways, since their eyes cannot move in their sockets?
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Fixed, tube-shaped eyes- How many degrees can most owls rotate their heads, aided by extra neck vertebrae?
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About 270 degrees- What sense do owls rely on heavily, aided by asymmetrical ear placement, to pinpoint prey in darkness?
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Hearing (asymmetrical ear placement for sound triangulation)- What bird of prey is known for its dramatic aerial hunting dives, reaching speeds over 200 miles per hour?
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The peregrine falcon- What large raptor, the national bird of the United States, primarily hunts fish near rivers and coasts?
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The bald eagle- What raptor is known for its distinctive reddish tail and is one of the most common hawks in North America?
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The red-tailed hawk- What large raptor specializes almost exclusively in hunting and eating fish, diving feet-first into water?
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The osprey- What scavenging raptor, with a featherless red head, is known for its keen sense of smell to locate carrion?
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The turkey vulture
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