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Nocturnal Hunters: Owls and Their Traits
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- 1. Covering that enables silent flight
- 2. Characteristic call of many owl species
- 3. Another name for barn owls in science
- 4. Common cultural trait attributed to owls
- 5. Active mainly during the night
- 7. Process of building a home for offspring
- 9. Behavior sometimes shown during rest
- 11. Ability referring to turning the head 270 degrees
- 13. High-speed hunting dive technique
- 14. General term for birds of prey including owls
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- 6. Diet primarily consisting of meat
- 8. Facial feature aiding sound direction
- 10. Common owl often found in farm buildings
- 12. Sharp claws used for capturing prey
- 15. Largest species includes this 'great horned' one
- 16. A group or lineup of owls by species
- 17. Unrelated bird often confused with owls (used as a tricky clue)
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