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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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