Owls, birds of the order Strigiformes, include about 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision and binaural...

Unlike their cousins, the hawks, eagles and falcons, owls are the only bird of prey to hunt effectively at night and they have evolved a range of special abilities that allow them to do so.

Evolution has endowed owls with a suite of superpowers: precision hearing, incredible eyesight, night vision. Add to that the power of virtually silent flight, and no prey in their path stands a...

Martin tries out his snowy owl creature power suit as he hunts for his prey.

In this video from QUEST produced by KQED, find out why Great Horned Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees. This video is available in both English and Spanish audio, along with corresponding closed captions.

For centuries, owls have captured our imaginations. With their haunting calls and charismatic faces, these birds remain popular but mysterious because it’s rare to catch more than a glimpse of one in the wild.

Snowy owls are built for the challenge, their every sense and skill honed to take on the eerie, bleak world. When the brief Arctic summer approaches, bringing light back to the tundra, snowy...

2015年2月12日 · "Owl Power" premiered in 2015 on PBS. The program follows the lives of two barn owl chicks from the moment they hatch to show their development into super-powered owls. Luna and Lily are...

Owls, birds of the order Strigiformes, include about 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision and binaural...