Owls, well adapted to hearing the exact location of prey, have something in common with an unrelated group of raptors—harriers. A new study led by Canadian and Australian researchers has found that ...

The Great Grey Owl practices tireless hunting efforts. This has to do with the owl’s decision not to migrate, but instead to remain in the same location year-round. Consequently, during the winter, ...

An owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo in New York City has been spotted hunting on its own and acclimating to life in the wild while becoming a local celebrity around the park. Flaco, a ...

A team of biology and optics researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Spain has found that the unique undercoating of the barn owl helps to make it less visible to prey when flying under ...

Every year, snowy owls spread their wings and migrate down to the Prairies, where they enjoy access to plenty of rodent prey ...

The Ridges Sanctuary hosts its annual Owl-O-Rama Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1. Events include an Owl Prowl, a nest box workshop, and a meet and greet with some owls and other birds of prey ...

Distributed throughout the eastern half of the U.S., north and into a large swath of Canada, the Barred Owl is one of only two North American owls that have dark eyes. The most noted predatory threat ...

Birders searching for owls to photograph or observe often start at dusk, hoping to find them during their active times at ...

(WLUK) -- Wildlife officials say a snowy owl found dead in southern Wisconsin died from emaciation. On Feb. 5, a dead snowy owl was found in New Glarus with no apparent signs of the cause of death. A ...

The notion of owls as wise birds has its roots in Ancient Greece and mythology. "Owls have enthralled humanity for centuries, earning a reputation for wisdom that persists into modern society," said ...