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Strigiformes - Owls

There are around 200 species of birds in this order. They are found in all parts of the world in a wide variety of habits.

Owls have sharp, hooked bills; large, forward-facing eyes; big heads; round or heart-shaped faces; flexible necks; long bodies; sharp talons; and soft, thick feathers.

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Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Strigiformes