Usually only the female will brood, but the male will keep the mates and the owlets in a steady supply of mice. A male feeding the female and her brood can kill dozens of mice or its equivalent in a single night. This attests to the great hunting ability and rodent control that an owl can bring to an environment. Owls fly silently. The front edge of the wing has a fringe that silences the flight.
Most owls have wings that are great for the size of the owl.
This also enables the owl to fly slowly and smoothly, facilitating its silent hunt. This silence is something that all with an owl totem should practice. Keep silent and go about your business. This will bring you the greatest success. Much study has been done on owls in regards to their prey.