Some owl characteristics are that they fly very well. They also see very well at night. Snow owls blend in well with the snow. Owls sleep in the day and are awake during the night. They have very short necks which is how you notice them.
Owls have very sharp claws called talons.
These are used for catching their prey. Owls are different from other birds because they eat rabbits, mice, skunks, rats, snakes, lizards, and fish. When owls eat they sometimes tear and swallow. They eat by tearing and ripping with their beaks and claws. Some owls prey on birds.