Owl Smore
By Emma and Trey
Barred Owl
The Barred Owl is posing for a picture on a tree branch.
The Barred Owl is the noisiest
owl in North America. Young lings
start to fly 40 to 45 days after birth.
They incubate eggs in natural tree cavities and incubate in 28 to 32 days.
Northern Hawk Owl
Northern Hawk Owl
The Northern Hawk Owl sees its prey and is about get some luscious food. click hereThe Northern Hawk Owl acts like a hawk but has a facial disk not like a hawk.The Northern Hawk owl incubates to 5 to 6 eggs in 25 to 28 days.It lives in Northern Evergreen forest and hunts on small rodents.
Similarities
-They both hunt small animals/rodents
-They both have facial disks
-They both incubate eggs
Difference
-They incubate eggs on different days
-One is the lousiest owl in North America and the other isn't
-They live in different states the Barred Owl lives in Florida and Tennessee and the Northern Hawk Owl lives in Alaska
Glossary
Cavities - a hole or space in something
Climate - a region or area characterized by a given climate
Facial Disk -the concave collection of feathers on the face
Incubates - to sit on eggs so that they will be kept warm and will hatch
Luscious - having a very appealing taste or smell
Young lings - a young person or animal