The owls (Strigiformes) are an order of solitary birds with mostly nocturnal lifestyles. In many owls, the eyes are at the front of the head, giving them a large binocular field of view, in which they can see depth. Owls have well-developed ears, which are widely spaced, making them good at determining the direction from which a sound is coming. These characteristics make owls good hunters. Because of their nocturnal lifestyle, they are sometimes called night predators.
The order is divided into two families: the true owls (Strigidae) and the barn owls (Tytonidae), of which there is only one representative in Europe (the barn owl). Larger species hunt small mammals and birds; other species eat mainly insects. Owls are nomadic, opportunistic breeding birds that can have large clutches when food is abundant.
Owls play an important role in mythology, symbolism, and literature. In Western cultures, owls are often associated with wisdom and vigilance. This association can be traced back to Greek mythology, where Athens, the goddess of wisdom, was symbolized and accompanied by an owl (the owl of Athens).
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