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a shelter prepared by a bird for its eggs and young. |
Nest |
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place in which birds rest or perch. |
Roost |
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a bit of material, such as bone and fur that an owl could not digest. |
Owl pellet |
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nest or batch of eggs, on a brood of chicks |
Clutch |
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is a concave collection of feathers on the face of a barn owl that collects sound waves |
Facial disk- |
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animals who are active (hunt) during the twilight hours such as dusks and down. |
Crepuscular |
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is an animal behavior that is characterized by activity at night and sleeping during the day. |
Nocturnal |
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refers to the layers of feathers that cover the bird, the pattern, color, and arrangement of feathers. |
Plumage |
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is the layer of fine feathers found underneath the tougher exterior feathers. |
Down |
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a young bird that is developed but still depends on its parents for food and protection. |
Fledge |
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a bird of prey, a bird that feeds on other animals. |
Raptor |
