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1 Cells that detect color 2 Active at night
5 An owl's thermal "underwear" 3 These allow an owl to get off the ground (2 words)
6 Most owls borrow these from hawks or crows instead of building their own. 4 Largest owl in Florida (2 words)
7 Active at dawn and dusk 8 This type of vision allows the owl to accurately judge distance.
9 This owl made a rare appearance on St. George Island. 13 the proventriculous
10 This type of vision allows a rabbit to see all around himself. 15 The owl can turn his head 270 degrees because he has more of these.
11 Cells that detect light 17 Mirror-like membrane that reflects light back to the retina
12 This is on the leading edge of the flight feathers and helps muffle the sound of the wings. 18 Owls keep their population in balance.
14 This helps the screech owl avoid her enemies and sneak up on her prey. 21 Active during the day
16 Bird of prey 22 The first and longest flight feathers
19 The owl captures and kills prey with these.
20 This owl has the sharpest hearing.
23 Protects and moistens the eye
24 A bird's nostrils
25 A compressed casting of fur and bones
26 This owl wants to know who prepares your dinner.
27 Smallest owl in Florida