Ornithology/Strigiformes

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Strigiformes is an order containing owls. These birds are typically solitary and nocturnal, with few exceptions. While a majority of entries on the official Bird List refer to species, competitors are responsible for knowing all organisms in the genus Megascops, also known as screech owls. The bird pictured below is the Eastern Screech Owl.

Barn Owls (Tytonidae)

Barn Owl Species Tyto alba Habitat Farmland and grassland Diet Small rodents, lizards, insects Conservation Least concern

Typical Owls (Strigidae)

Great Horned Owl Species Bubo virginianus Habitat Forests, prairies, coasts Diet Small rodents, other birds, reptiles Call Link Conservation Least concern	Snowy Owl Species Bubo scandiacus Habitat Tundra, coastal dunes, prairies Diet Lemmings and other small rodents Conservation Vulnerable
Barred Owl Species Strix varia Habitat Forests and open woodlands Diet Small mammals and other vertebrates Call Link Conservation Least concern	Screech Owl Species Megascops Habitat Woodlands and forests Diet Insects, reptiles, small mammals Conservation Least concern