![]() Just ask anyone who has stumbled across a Barn Owl in the middle of the night, it can be blood-curdling. Some owls actually 'up the ante' in the creepiness department, producing various hissing sounds instead. Still, there are some owls who prefer to do it differently in the real world. Often utilized in movies to add that extra hint of eeriness to a horror scene, the ominous 'hoot' of an owl can send chills up any unsuspecting spine. One of the most iconic and recognizable features of an owl is its 'hoot'. Here are 10 facts about owls that makes them one of the most fascinating avians on the planet. They use their uniquely shaped eyes to spot prey from miles away and are equipped with specialized hearing that can detect even slight disturbances on the forest floor. Primarily feeding on small rodents like mice, voles, ground squirrels or rabbits, owl's can fly silently over large hunting areas. Owls are primarily nocturnal hunters, (though some hunt during the day), and they have adapted many specializations that allow them to be extremely effective hunters. ![]() Some even contend that an owl is a harbinger of death and destruction for any human who crosses its path, and while that view is still up in the air, it is at least devastatingly true for any small rodents. Found all over the world, owls have captured the imaginations of peoples throughout recorded history, from the Ancient Greeks to the native tribes of North America, like the Apache, Cree and Cherokee (among many others.) Owls first appeared in the fossil record around 60-million years ago and their ancient origins might just lend credence to the notion that they represent cosmic wisdom and divine knowledge, as believed by many cultures around the world.
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