What is Strigidae?

Strigidae is a big family of owls, the ones that hoot at night and watch from trees.

Imagine you have a box full of different kinds of night-time detectives. Some are small, like your thumb; others are bigger, almost as tall as you. They all wear soft, quiet clothes so they can sneak up on their prey without being seen. That’s what Strigidae is, a group of these clever night detectives who live in forests, mountains, and sometimes even in the city.

Most owls in this family are nocturnal, which means they’re active at night. They have big eyes to see well in the dark and feathers that help them fly almost silently. Some of them, like the barn owl, can be seen perched on fences or buildings during the day, looking very sleepy.

They all use their hooting, a kind of loud, soft call, to talk to each other. It’s like how you might shout to your friend across the playground when it's too noisy to hear them speak.

These owls are like the quiet superheroes of the night, watching, waiting, and then swooping down to catch their dinner! Strigidae is a big family of owls, the ones that hoot at night and watch from trees.

Imagine you have a box full of different kinds of night-time detectives. Some are small, like your thumb; others are bigger, almost as tall as you. They all wear soft, quiet clothes so they can sneak up on their prey without being seen. That’s what Strigidae is, a group of these clever night detectives who live in forests, mountains, and sometimes even in the city.