The size range of owls is about the same as that of their day-active counterparts, the hawks, with lengths of about 13-70 cm (5-28 inches) and wingspans between 0.3-2.0 metres (1-6.6 feet). Most owl species are at the lower end of the size range. Owls apparently feed only on animals. Rodents are the most common prey; the smaller species, however, eat insects. All owls have the same general appearance, which is characterized by a flat face with a small hooked beak and large, forward-facing eyes. The tail is short and the wings are rounded. Like the diurnal birds of prey (order Falconiformes), they have large feet with sharp talons.

Diversity occurs in size, in the presence or absence of "ear" tufts, and in the shape of the plumage around the face.

Owls are found on all continents except Antarctica and on most oceanic islands. Some, such as the barn owl (Tyto alba) and the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus), are among the most widely distributed birds; others, such as the Palau owl Pyrroglaux podargina) and the Seychelles owl (Otus insularis), are endemic island species with small populations. Owls often attain higher population densities than hawks and have survived better in areas of human activity. Their nocturnal habits and inconspicuous daytime behaviour provide them some protection from shooting. The greatest population densities are attained by small, territorial, insectivorous species, with pairs spaced about 200 metres (660 feet) apart in suitable woodland.
Rartors/a carnivorous medium- to large-sized bird (such as a hawk, eagle, owl, or vulture) that has a hooked beak and large sharp talons and that feeds wholly or chiefly on meat taken by hunting or on carrion : bird of prey.

Beak/pointed structure sticking out from a bird's face. The word beak refers to the bill on a bird, which protrudes from the face and is used for eating, grooming, and pecking. You can think of it sort of like the mouth of a bird, only it's made up of hard, horny material rather than flesh.

The plumage/the feathers of a bird.

The barred owl (Strix varia) is a North American owl named for the striped patterning on the underside of its body.

The reason I chose the topic is because the owl is my favorite bird and some of the owls are beautiful and attractive, and have a cute shape. Also, the owl can turn its head 360 degrees.🤍🤍

Sentence / They have sharp talons with which they catch their prey.

Territorial / Of, pertaining to, associated with, or restricted to a particular territory or district; local. pertaining or belonging to the territory of a state or ruler. 

Sentence / Nye (1814-1876) of New York was appointed Territorial governor.

Occurs / Has three meanings. It means "to be found or met with; appear," as in "a phenomenon that occurs around the world"; it means "to come into existence; happen," as in "an event that occurred on Friday"; and it means "to come to mind," as in "it occurs to me that the word is quite useful.

Sentence / Whatever occurs, we'll live with it.

Paraphrasing / Any member of the homogenous group of predominantly nocturnal raptors known as the owl can be found almost anywhere.

Their refers to owls. 

Owls often attain higher population densities than hawks and have survived better in areas of human activity. Their nocturnal habits and inconspicuous daytime behaviour provide them some protection from shooting.

Their refers to owls. 

Their nocturnal habits and inconspicuous daytime behaviour provide them some protection from shooting.

Them refers to  owls . 

The main idea.

The purpose of the photographs. 

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