Definition:

(noun) A nocturnal bird of prey that is most active at night and roosts during the day. Owls have upright posture, short necks, large heads and forward facing eyes. Their keen hearing, superior eyesight in dim light and nearly silent flight make them superb predators for small mammals.

Familiar owl species include the great horned owl, barn owl, snowy owl, barred owl and burrowing owl.

Pronunciation: OWL