Near-silent flight and being active at night has given owls a strong hold in legends, folklore, and bedtime stories as shadowy creatures.
As predators, owls play an important role in controlling mice, rats, and rabbits, which can become pests.
In the process, they tend to select those easiest to catch thus forging a healthier prey population.
Owls have many unique characteristics that make them effective predators. Their eyes are fixed in their skulls, so owls can move their head 270 degrees quickly to find prey.
