(via SciShow) When living underground leaves them vulnerable to attack, burrowing owls have a trick up their sleeve—they’ve developed the ability to mimic rattlesnake sounds that scare off predators!

Owls are more often heard than seen. In New York, there are eight species of these interesting raptors, with the majority most active at night. Some live here year-round, some are migratory. They ...

Of all the creative ways to strike up a gobble, the owl hoot is a tried-and-true classic. But in all the times you’ve let “who cooks for you” rip, have you ever stopped to wonder why turkeys often ...

Settling into a new home can be tough for anyone. So scientists have come up with some tricks to make transplanted burrowing owls feel like they are not alone in their new digs, playing owl sounds and ...

Volunteers have found new pairs of powerful owls in South Australia's south-east, where the species is rarely seen. The owls' calls were recorded as part of an acoustic monitoring project across the ...

You’ll need eagle-eyed focus to solve this “bird” search. Internet birdwatchers are straining their peepers trying to spot the real owl among the stuffed ones in this tricky IRL “I spy.” [Warning: ...

Bird alert: Scientists formally described a previously obscure species of owl this week. And, good news, it’s a flying meme-generator that sounds like a newborn puppy. Sadly, this special owl is ...

Settling into a new home can be tough for anyone. So scientists have come up with some tricks to make transplanted burrowing owls feel like they are not alone in their new digs, playing owl sounds and ...

In this episode, writer Katherine Rundell explores the fascinating world of owls. She shares surprising stories, including how Picasso kept an owl that appeared in many of his artworks and even looked ...

You’ll need eagle-eyed focus to solve this “bird” search. Internet birdwatchers are straining their peepers trying to spot the real owl among the stuffed ones in this tricky IRL “I spy.” The ...