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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.
OWL PELLETS, FOOD WEBS, AND PYRAMIDS INTRODUCTION The barred owl inhabits woodlands and swamps in the Eastern part of the United States. This owl is approximately 43-50 cm long with a wingspan of 99-110 cm and has a mass of about 0.8 kg. Owls are nocturnal raptors that feed on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Owls swallow their food whole or if too big may tear it into chunks. Owls are not able to digest hair, bones, and feathers.