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owl

CEFR: A2
A nocturnal bird of prey belonging to the order Strigiformes, possessing forward-facing eyes in a facial disc and silent serrated flight feathers.

Synonyms

  • strigiform raptor
  • nocturnal raptor

Example Sentence

Barn owls utilize asymmetric ear canals and specialized facial discs to pinpoint rodent prey in total darkness.

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