Owl Pellet Dissection

What feature helps identify an ulna?

• Fan shape

• S curve

• U-shaped groove

• Shark fin

What are these bones?

• Humerus

• Ulna

• Femur

• Tibia

Which of the following are the three main animals an owl will eat? Mark the three correct answers.

• Shrew

• Deer Mouse

• Adult Rabbit

• Vole

• Eagle

Why do owls make owl pellets?

• So we can dissect them

• To gross out their friends

• Because they can't digest bones and fur

• Because they're warm-blooded

Muscular, 2nd stomach of a bird, used to help grind up food.

• Proventriculus

• Gizzard

• Chitinous

• Cusp

stomach of a bird, stores pellet until it is regurgitated.

• Proventriculus

• Gizzard

• Chitinous

• Cusp

Which of these birds produce pellets like owls do?

• Eagle

• Robin

• Duck

• Gold Finch

What is the primary purpose of dissecting owl pellets in a classroom setting?

• To study the diet of owls

• To observe owl behavior

• To learn about owl habitats

• To identify owl species

Which of the following materials are typically found in an owl pellet?

• Feathers and leaves

• Bones and fur

• Seeds and nuts

• Insects and shells

During an owl pellet dissection, what can the presence of multiple rodent skulls indicate?

• The owl is a scavenger

• The owl has a varied diet

• The owl is a nocturnal hunter

• The owl has a preference for rodents