Postcard "Owl"

Place: Zoo Wittenberg, Germany

Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes, which includes over 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, and feathers adapted for silent flight. Exceptions include the diurnal northern hawk-owl and the gregarious burrowing owl.

Owls hunt mostly small mammals, insects, and other birds, although a few species specialize in hunting fish. They are found in all regions of the Earth except the polar ice caps and some remote islands.

Owls are divided into two families: the true (or typical) owl family, Strigidae, and the barn-owl family, Tytonidae.

A group of owls is called a "parliament".

The colours shown on this website may differ from the actual colours depending on the monitor and resolution of your computer.

• Size: 10 x 15 cm (4'' x 6'')
• Paper weight: 260 g/m²
• Finish: glossy

Tags: postcard postcrossing order buy photograph shop owl animal nature