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Curated OER

Barn Owl

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this barn owl worksheet, students read four paragraphs of information about barn owls, and study a photograph. There are no questions here.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Great Horned Owl

For Students K - 1st
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.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information, photos, and a video about the owl. [1:33]
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Burrowing Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: The Great Horned Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Long Eared Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the long-eared owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Great Horned Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the great-horned owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Other

San Francisco Zoo: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the barn owl include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Short Earred Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the short-eared owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Burrowing Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the burrowing owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting. The burrowing owl is an endangered species in Canada.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Snowy Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the snowy owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Burrowing Owl

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about burrowing owls with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics, habitat, and unique features.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Barn Owl (Tyto Alba)

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine images and facts about the nocturnal Barn Owl, including details on their appearance, habitat, breeding, and status as a threatened species.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tawny Owl (Strix Aluco)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Strix Aluco, more commonly known as the Tawny Owl.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Long Eared Owl (Casuarius)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Snowy Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Snowy Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Lincoln Park Zoo presents facts on the snowy owl, including its physical description, it's habitat, it's niche, and it's life history.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Snowy Owl (Bubo Scandiacus)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Great Horned Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the great horned owl.
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Eastern Screech Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, behavior, habitat, and conservation status of the Eastern screech owl.
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Eastern Screech Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the eastern screech owl and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, wingspan, and conservation status.