Amazing 18 Owl Species

Owls are an unusual member of the bird kingdom. These creatures have huge eyes, adorable round or heart-shaped faces, and an abundance of feathers. There are two types of owls: barn owls and true owls. Most of the world’s owls — 200 species — are true owls, while there are only 16 species of barn owls.12 Owls range from six inches to over two feet in height. These raptors are primarily nocturnal and they have many unique ways of securing their prey.