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Dec 13, 2019 · Owls can be aggressively territorial, especially during the breeding season. Mother owls lay between one and 11 eggs over a few days period, with an average of five or six. Once laid, she does not leave the nest until the eggs hatch, some 24–32 days later, and, although the male feeds her, she does tend to lose weight over that period.
- Bob Strauss
Owls are territorial animals, meaning they defend a specific area from other owls. This territory is used for breeding and nesting, and is typically defended by both the male and female. The size of the territory varies depending on the species of owl, but can range from a few acres to several hundred acres.
Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes[1] (/ ˈstrɪdʒəfɔːrmiːz /), which includes over 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, and feathers adapted for silent flight.
An owl has, like other birds, a territory. In defence of his territory, he chases away male members of the same species. He lets them know he is the boss in his area with his voice. Owls mate in the spring. A male will only allow female owls into his territory; he chases away other males.
All of the roughly 250 owl species live aboveground except for one: the burrowing owl, a small owl found in North and South America that nests in abandoned holes dug by other animals.
Fascinating Owl Facts. On this page. Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, Owls are a large and unique group of predatory birds from the order Strigiformes. Although rarely seen, these birds occupy every major habitat type and vary greatly in size and appearance.
Owls, hawks, and eagles are highly territorial when it comes to feeding grounds, and require a large territory of their own to ensure they have access to enough prey, particularly small mammals or birds. They will use vocalizations and physically aggressive displays to make their claim to the ownership of an area heard loud and clear.
