FAMILY STRIGIDAE

True owls or typical owls (family Strigidae) are one of the two generally accepted families of owls, the other being
the barn owls (Tytonidae). This large family comprises around 189 living species in 25 genera. The typical owls
have a cosmopolitan distribution and are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Owls are generally nocturnal and spend much of the day roosting. They are often perceived as tame since
they will allow people to approach quite closely before taking flight, but they are instead attempting to avoid detection.
The cryptic plumage and inconspicuous locations adopted are an effort to avoid predators and mobbing by small birds.

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