31 Interesting Owl Facts
Owls are birds. Owls mostly feed on insects, small mammals and other birds. Some species of owl's also feed on fish. There are more than 200 species of owl. Owl's are classified in to 2 families. The barn-owl family and the true owl family. Quite an interesting fact about owl's; a group of owl's is called "parliament" . Interesting Owl Facts 31 Interesting Owl Facts 1. A baby owl is called an owlet. 2. Owls are mostly active at night. They are nocturnal. 3. Height of an owl varies from 4 to 27 inches, depending on their species. 4. The eyesight of owl is binocular. They have excellent vision. 5. Owls have 3 eyelids. The lower eyelid closes when owl is sleeping. The upper eyelid closes downwards when owl blinks. The third eyelid protects the eye's from dust and keeps it moist. 6. The feet of owls are hardly visible. They are covered by feathers. 7. Owls can not be kept as pets in United States. 8. Owls don't make any sound when they fly. 9. Barn o...