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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 Facts: Barn Owl food chain. Barn Owls are birds of prey or raptors â specialised hunters at the top of the food chain, which means that they need to eat prey animals to survive. Prey animals â mainly small mammals â eat other smaller creatures or plants, seeds and fruits. Plants get their energy from the sun, and from rain water, air and soil.