[Answer] 1. In what way do owls help farmers and residents in large houses?

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...1. They catch criminals 2. They reduce the number of pesky rodents 3. They pay for the rent 4. They reduce the number of pesky birds Rodents often eat farmers' crops and raid houses. Owls are very powerful hunters and help reduce the numbers of rats and mice. Plus, they get food; everyone benefits!

[Ans] What is a group of owls called?

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Many people may be familiar with collective terms such as a “murder” of crows, a “pack” of wolves and a “gaggle” of geese. But what is the collective term for a group of owls? Owls are generally solitary, but when seen together the group is called a “parliament” as they have long been considered to be of a wise disposition. In Greek mythology, the owl is the symbol for Athena, the goddess of wisdom. There are different theories as to why exactly they’ve been considered wise, but most believe it’s due to their wide-eyed, seemingly watchful, thoughtful gaze, and ability to see at night.

[Answer] What is a group of owls called?

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...Many people may be familiar with collective terms such as a “murder” of crows, a “pack” of wolves and a “gaggle” of geese. But what is the collective term for a group of owls? Owls are generally solitary, but when seen together the group is called a “parliament” as they have long been considered to be of a wise disposition. In Greek mythology, the owl is the symbol for Athena, the goddess of wisdom. There are different theories as to why exactly they’ve been considered wise, but most believe it’s due to their wide-eyed, seemingly watchful, thoughtful gaze, and ability to see at night.

[Answer] 4. Which of the following best describes the hunting habits of most owls?

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...1. Lurking camouflaged on the ground and waiting for prey to pass by 2. Perching quietly in trees then flying in short, rapid surges to seize prey 3. Forming a company of several owls that fly in a circle around the prey 4. Mimicking the mating calls of small rodents and luring them to the nest Although owls use their wings to get around, they rarely take long, leisurely flights. This is not always the case, as some owls that live in grassland or tundra environments fly for longer distances because there is less tree cover in these areas. Very few owls ever fly above the heights of the surrounding trees, with the exception of the Southeast Asian hawk-owl. Thus, most owls pick out a choice perch at a hunting spot, and swoop in when any prey appears. Owls do not have the speed on land that they do in the air (a notable exception is the burrowing owl), and therefore they almost always approach their prey from above. Finally, owls are solitary hunters; their hunting and survival strategies depend on silence and speed (neither of which may be well-coordinated in a group).

[Answer] 5. Which of the following best describes the hunting habits of most owls?

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...1. Perching quietly in trees then flying in short, rapid surges to seize prey 2. Forming a company of several owls that fly in a circle around the prey 3. Lurking camouflaged on the ground and waiting for prey to pass by 4. Mimicking the mating calls of small rodents and luring them to the nest Although owls use their wings to get around, they rarely take long, leisurely flights. This is not always the case, as some owls that live in grassland or tundra environments fly for longer distances because there is less tree cover in these areas. Very few owls ever fly above the heights of the surrounding trees, with the exception of the Southeast Asian hawk-owl. Thus, most owls pick out a choice perch at a hunting spot, and swoop in when any prey appears. Owls do not have the speed on land that they do in the air (a notable exception is the burrowing owl), and therefore they almost always approach their prey from above. Finally, owls are solitary hunters; their hunting and survival strategies depend on silence and speed (neither of which may be well-coordinated in a group).

[Answer] In Medieval Europe, what were owls considered to be?

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...Sir Walter Scott wrote about owls: "Birds of omen, dark and foul." To the people of Medieval Europe, owls were witches to most. Hearing an owl's calls usually meant someone was dying. An owl's call can most often be heard at dusk and dawn, but if the night is clear, moonlit and with little wind, owls may call out throughout the night. Each owl species also has its own unique call. Once considered harbingers of bad luck, doom, destruction and death, owls are now seen as beautiful, mysterious, natural creatures. Source: Blogs.Illinois.Edu