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Barn Owl
In this barn owl worksheet, students read four paragraphs of information about barn owls, and study a photograph. There are no questions here.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Barn Owl
Find out more about the barn owl when you explore this educational resource. This site features information on the habitat, range, reproduction, characteristics and more of this fascinating bird of prey.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Great Horned Owl
This San Diego Zoo reference is a about the Great Horned Owl. The student will learn about the characteristics of this bird of prey like its diet, habitat and genetic makeup.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Barn Owl
An excellent account of the Common Barn Owl. This site provides information on the owl's description, status, habitat, niche, life history, as well as facts on special adaptations they have acquired.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Owl
This resource provides detailed information, photos, and a video about the owl. [1:33]
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Burrowing Owl
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on burrowing owls including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: The Great Horned Owl
Explore the world of the great horned owl through this clear and concise site. This resource features information on the characteristics, habitat, food, reproduction and more of the great horned owl.
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Long Eared Owl
This fact sheet about the long-eared owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Great Horned Owl
This fact sheet about the great-horned owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Barn Owl
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the barn owl include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Short Earred Owl
This fact sheet about the short-eared owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Burrowing Owl
This fact sheet about the burrowing owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting. The burrowing owl is an endangered species in Canada.
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Snowy Owl
This fact sheet about the snowy owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Burrowing Owl
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about burrowing owls with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics, habitat, and unique features.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Barn Owl (Tyto Alba)
Examine images and facts about the nocturnal Barn Owl, including details on their appearance, habitat, breeding, and status as a threatened species.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tawny Owl (Strix Aluco)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Strix Aluco, more commonly known as the Tawny Owl.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Long Eared Owl (Casuarius)
Presents an overview of Long-Eared Owls, including their habitat, appearance, behavior, diet, and status as an endangered species. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Snowy Owl
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Snowy Owl that also includes a picture and an extensive quote from the 19th Century naturalist Edward Nelson.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Snowy Owl
Lincoln Park Zoo presents facts on the snowy owl, including its physical description, it's habitat, it's niche, and it's life history.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Snowy Owl (Bubo Scandiacus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the snowy owl. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, range of travel, nesting behavior, reproduction, diet and feeding, and predators.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Great Horned Owl
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the great horned owl.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Eastern Screech Owl
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, behavior, habitat, and conservation status of the Eastern screech owl.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Barn Owl
Barn owls are sometimes called "monkey owls" in reference to their peculiar white, heart-shaped face. Use this resource to discover other unique facts about these silent predators.
Other
Audubon Nature Institute: Eastern Screech Owl
Meet the eastern screech owl and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, wingspan, and conservation status.