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owls

  • plural of owl.

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At the same time, generations of owls continually deposited bones throughout the cave, providing countless hollow tooth sockets that solitary bees could use.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

Around 20,000 years ago, a cave was home to generations of owls that regularly coughed up pellets containing the bones of their prey.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

The town tried whirligigs and plastic owls to ward off the birds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Targeted species include eagles, red kites, peregrine falcons, hen harriers, goshawks and barn owls.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Bullfrogs and hoot owls were jarring the ground with their deep voices.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls