Order Strigiformes (Noun)
Meaning
Owls.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The nocturnal birds of prey belonging to the Order Strigiformes are commonly known as owls since they have large eyes that are round in shape and a forward-facing orientation.
- There are more than 220 species of Strigiformes that have been identified by taxonomists, including barn owls and tawny owls.
- Most members of the Order Strigiformes have zygodactyl feet with two toes pointing forward and two backward, which aids them in grasping and holding onto prey.
- A common characteristic of birds in the Order Strigiformes is their ability to rotate their heads almost 270 degrees due to their unique skeletal structure.
- Members of the Order Strigiformes are solitary animals, except during the breeding season when they form pairs with their mates.