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Nocturnal Sovereigns: Ornithological Enigma is a hard crossword puzzle with 16 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
Nocturnal Sovereigns: Ornithological Enigma
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- 1. Family known for heart-shaped faced owls like the barn owl
- 2. Scientific discipline devoted to the study of avian species
- 4. Observable traits influenced by genetics and environment
- 6. Curved appendages crucial for raptorial grasping and hunting
- 8. Concave feather structure directing sound to owl’s ears
- 10. Expelled compact masses of indigestible bones and fur
- 14. Specialized feather edge that muffles flight noise in silent gliders
- 15. Key ear-placement trait enabling precise nocturnal echolocation
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- 3. Adjective describing the rare daytime activity in some species
- 5. Order encompassing all the nocturnal raptors of silent flight
- 7. Cryptic coloration aiding concealment in nocturnal habitats
- 9. Bird mistaken for owls but with distinctive crown feathers
- 11. Ecological interaction where owls serve as apex nocturnal hunters
- 12. Reproductive behavior involving cavity or ground site selection
- 13. Term for reduced structures, like tail feathers in some owls
- 16. Muscular stomach chamber aiding digestion of prey remains
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