Owl is common generic name for nocturnal predatory birds in the families Tytonidae and Strigidae. From Wordnik.com. [Bird Acronyms on the Web: OWL] Reference
The wide-extending marshes and pools are frequented by pelicans, herons, and wild geese, ducks, and flamingoes; while other birds -- chiefly belonging to the Falconidae, Ardeidae, Strigidae, and Psittacidae -- are numerous. From Wordnik.com. [The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America] Reference
As the Long-eared and Short-eared owls show, rules on dispersal capability vary among species and there isn’t a single rule that applies to all Strigidae. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-06-01] Reference
Strigidae, to which most owls belong. From Wordnik.com. [CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]]
Strigidae. From Wordnik.com. [Sri Lanka lowland rain forests] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.