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Nocturnal Raptors: Ornithological Enigma Unveiled
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  • 1. Order that cloaks the silent winged night stalkers
  • 2. Active when the moon commands the skies
  • 3. Aerodynamic structure aiding sound localization in owls
  • 5. Quarters where nocturnal birds congregate en masse
  • 6. To laugh loud; opposite of the silent owl's call
  • 7. Navigational path—hinting at migratory complexity of some owls
  • 8. Remnant traits like reduced owl tails hidden in evolution
  • 13. Feather tuft resembling an ornamental crest on some owls
  • 17. Family hosting the ghostly barn owls
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  • 4. Literary adjective implying razor-sharp, like an owl’s talon
  • 9. Subfamily including owls with heart-shaped facial disks
  • 10. Sonar-like ability absent in owls but common in bats—contrast noted
  • 11. Describes the reddish hue of the eastern screech owl
  • 12. Misfit genus often confused with owls—watch your wits
  • 14. Relating to a partial shadow, mimicking owl’s twilight habitat
  • 15. Bony tongue support, rare term relevant in avian anatomy
  • 16. Hypothetical term combining serene and stasis, hinting owl demeanor
  • 18. Skeletal feature sometimes referenced in bird anatomy
  • 19. Surname of a prominent researcher in owl vocalization studies
  • 20. A unique ear positioning enhancing auditory precision

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