owl

An owl is a bird of prey.* It eats small animals such as mice and rabbits. It’s also nocturnal. That means that it’s most active at night. Owls are associated with intelligence and wisdom.

This is a hard word to pronounce for some students. Listen carefully:

owl

• Owls go "hoo," "hoo."
• Owls hoot. (hoot = the sound of an owl)
• Have you ever heard an owl hooting at night?
• A person who stays up late is called a "night owl."

Everyone loves owls!

*bird of prey: any bird that hunts and eats animals

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February 15, 2014