Owl Characteristics and Behavior Quiz

How many families are owls generally categorized into?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the term used to describe a group of owls?

• Herd

• Parliament

• Flock

• Swarm

What feature allows owls to fly silently?

• Their large eyes

• Their small size

• Their lightweight bones

• The velvety texture of their feathers

Where are an owl's ears located?

• On top of their head

• On the sides of their head

• Near their talons

• Under their beak

What color eyes do owls that hunt during the day typically have?

• Black

• Brown

• Orange

• Yellow

How far can owls turn their heads?

• 180 degrees

• 270 degrees

• 360 degrees

• 90 degrees

What unique feature do owls and ospreys share?

• Nocturnal vision

• Reversible outer toes

• Ability to fly backwards

• Color-changing feathers

What do owls do with prey they catch but do not eat immediately?

• Hide it for later

• Release it

• Share it with other owls

• Bury it

What is an owl pellet?

• A type of feather

• A type of food owls eat

• A nest material

• Undigested parts of an owl's meal

What can studying owl pellets reveal?

• The owl's flight pattern

• The owl's habitat

• The owl's age

• The owl's diet