Short-Eared Owl Quiz

Where do short-eared owls build their nests?

• In bushes

• On rocks

• In trees

• On the ground

What do the mother owl's feathers and body heat help with?

• Protecting the eggs from predators

• Attracting the father owl

• Keeping the eggs warm

• Keeping the nest clean

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

What do the father owls do while the mother owl sits on the eggs?

• Sing to the eggs

• Sleep

• Build the nest

• Hunt for food

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Why are hatchling unable to look after themselves?

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What do the short-eared owls eat?

• Fish

• Small animals

• Insects

• Fruits and seeds

Click on the sentence that best describes the main idea of the passage.

• Short-Eared Owls build their nest on the ground instead of in trees.

• Short-Eared Owls keep their offspring safe in different ways through out the life cycle.

• Short-Eared Owls offspring look different than their parents.

• Short-Eared Owls eat small animals.