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great horned owl short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). strigiform elf owl (Micrathene whitneyi)
The elusive Blakiston's fish owl: Russia's nocturnal hunter
long-eared owl (Asio otus) burrowing owl bay owl (Phodilus badius). northern hawk owl Barred owl (Strix varia)
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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
Animal Group Names
pigeon. pigeon and dove. member of the order Columbiformes, family Columbidae
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Lion (panthera leo)
Deadliest Animals Quiz
Young chimpanzee dressed in a shirt and sweater vest, scratching his head thinking. (primates)
Wild Words from the Animal Kingdom Vocabulary Quiz
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animal. Amphibian. Frog. Anura. Ranidae. Frog in grass.
Abundant Animals: The Most Numerous Organisms in the World
Close-up of ostriches (Struthio camelus) necks and heads; location unknown.
6 of the World's Most Dangerous Birds
Common, or southern, cassowary (Casuarius casuarius).
8 Birds That Can’t Fly
Hungry Pelican waiting to be fed, beak open, Australia
Why Don’t Birds Have Teeth?
Prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus) in mid-flight.
11 Questions About Birds Answered
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Also Known As Strigiformes • strigiform

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great horned owl
short-eared owl (Asio flammeus).
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elf owl (Micrathene whitneyi)
long-eared owl (Asio otus)
burrowing owl
bay owl (Phodilus badius).
northern hawk owl
Barred owl (Strix varia)
Australian boobook owl
The elusive Blakiston's fish owl: Russia's nocturnal hunter
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