Owls
Last Review/Updated: May 31, 2002
Owls of Alberta
There are two major groups of birds of prey, or "raptors," in the world. The largest groups (Order Falconiformes) is active during the day (diurnal) and includes the falcons, hawks and eagles. The owls (Order Strigiformes) are adapted to hunt their prey at night (nocturnal).
The following are links to the biology and descriptions of the species of owls that inhabit Alberta:
