Owl Quiz

How many types of owls are there in the world?

• Over 200

• Over 300

• Over 100

• Over 400

What is the smallest type of owl?

• Burrowing Owl

• Barn Owl

• Snowy Owl

• Pygmy Owl

What is the purpose of an owl's facial disc?

• To camouflage with the surroundings

• To help them fly silently

• To catch sounds and funnel them toward the owl’s ears

• To help them see better

How do owls hunt at night?

• By using their sense of smell

• By using their sharp eyes and ears

• By using their strong beaks

• By using their wings to create a loud noise

What do owls do with small prey like mice and insects?

• They spit them out

• They swallow them whole

• They share them with other owls

• They pull them apart and eat bit by bit

Where do barn owls make their home?

• In a tree

• In a burrow dug in the ground

• In a barn

• In a cave

What are owl chicks covered with when they hatch?

• Scales

• Down

• Fur

• Feathers

At what age are owl chicks ready to learn to fly?

• 1-3 weeks

• 10-12 weeks

• 4-6 weeks

• 7-9 weeks

What do owls do with the bones of prey that they cannot digest?

• They bury them

• They use them to build their shelter

• They keep them in their nest

• They spit them out

Why do owls hoot?

• To scare away predators

• To signal distress

• To communicate with other owls

• To mark their territory