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Since owls are birds of prey they need to hunt and kill other animals to survive. Their diet mainly includes fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, small animals and insects. The type of food really depends on the species of owl. For example, the Asian Fish Owl and the African Fishing Owl are highly specialized at catch fish while the barn owl is specialized in catching mice.
Smaller owl species have more predators, and there are more animals that prey on owl eggs and owlets. The main animals that specifically hunt owls are birds of prey like eagles. Most of the time eagles and hawks fight owls over territory, but if the owl species is small enough, or if the owl is a young owlet, eagles have been known to attack them for food.