Owl Pellet

The small round-like object regurgitated by birds is a...

• raptor

• nocturnal

• adaptations

• pellet

Owls throw up or _____________________ food that cannot be digested.

• predator

• regurgitate

• adaptations

• darkness

An owl pellet always contains the bones of only 1 animal.

• True

• False

The study of owl pellets can help scientists understand ______.

• Owl migration patterns

• The diet of owls

• The color of owl feathers

• The lifespan of owls.

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What type of evidence would you expect to find in an owl pellet to indicate the presence of a rodent?

• Feathers

• Fur and small bones

• Scales

• Leaves

What is the purpose of analyzing the contents of an owl pellet?

• To find out what the owl ate

• To see how big the owl is

• To determine the owl's age

• To measure the owl's wingspan.

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Why do Owls make owl pellets?

• So we can dissect them

• Because they're gross

• Because they can't digest bones and fur

• Because they're raptors

Which of the following animals does an owl generally NOT eat?

• Shrew

• Rat

• Rabbit

• Vole

What is an owl pellet?

• Owl pellets are the regurgitated indigestible parts of an owl's prey.

• Owl pellets are the nests built by an owl.

• Owl pellets are the feathers of an owl.

• Owl pellets are the eggs laid by an owl.

What can be found inside an owl pellet?

• Stones, twigs, and leaves

• Seeds, nuts, and berries

• Shells, sand, and seaweed

• Bones, fur, feathers, and teeth