What does the Owl (General) eat?

The Owl (General)'s diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Carnivore (primarily small mammals, insects, and other birds; some species specialize in fish or reptiles)

How it forages

Predatory hunters, primarily consuming small mammals (rodents, shrews, rabbits), birds, insects, and sometimes reptiles, amphibians, or fish. They typically hunt by perching and swooping down on unsuspecting prey, or by quartering open ground. Prey is often swallowed whole or in large pieces, with indigestible parts (bones, fur) regurgitated as pellets.

When it feeds

Predominantly nocturnal or crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk). A few species are diurnal (e.g., Snowy Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Burrowing Owl), especially in high latitudes during summer.

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