Mysterious OWL FACTS You Can’t Miss!

Find out more about these Owl Facts in our article: In many cultures, owls symbolize wisdom and magic, and have been known as mysterious creatures of the night. From 4 inches to almost 3 feet tall, owls come in different shapes and sizes. Although they’re mostly harmless to humans, owls still have their share of creepy traits. Watch on to find out in our Owl Facts video! 0:38 Most of an owl’s legs are hidden. 0:57 Owls are one of the oldest types of birds. 1:20 The owl’s hoot has several uses. 1:39 Owls have around 14 vertebrates in their neck. 1:57 An owl’s eye color indicates its hunting preferences. 2:22 Owls have the best night vision compared to any other animal on earth. 2:39 Throughout the films, 7 different owls played Harry Potter’s owl Hedwig. 3:00 The earliest depiction of owls dates back to 30,000 years ago. 3:19 The eyes of an owl take up most of the space in its head. 3:48 Not all species of owls can hoot. 4:10 Owls are commonly associated with witchcraft in parts of South Africa. 4:34 The largest recorded owl is now extinct. 4:53 Owls come in 2 main categories. 5:22 Barn owls eat an average of 1,000 mice a year. 5:42 The smallest owl in the world stands five inches tall. 6:03 Owls can swim. 6:22 The flat face of an owl funnels sounds to their ears. 6:39 Owls vomit their meals after hunting. 7:07 Owls feed their strongest children first. 7:32 A tribe in Kazakhstan worships the owl spirit. 7:53 An owl’s eyeballs are not ball-shaped at all. 8:17 Most owls stay active at night. 8:31 Owls are incredibly difficult to train. 8:46 A group of owls can be called by many names. 9:05 Owls do not build their nests. 9:32 Owls molt their feathers at least once a year. 9:52 Owls have three eyelids. 10:10 Shakespeare once described an owl as a fatal bellman. 10:25 It is illegal to keep an owl as a pet in the United States. 10:47 The great horned owl can curl its talons with incredible strength. Don’t miss the other AMAZING facts on our website: