Are owls protected animals?

Owls are "mavericks" among birds. They usually sleep during the day and come out at night to find food. Their food is mainly rats, and they also eat insects, birds and other animals. Is it protecting animals? What kinds do you have?

Is the owl a protected animal?

Owls are protected animals and are forbidden to be sold or acquired. They are distributed on all continents except Antarctica.

What kinds of owls do you have?

1. Long-eared owl

The long-eared owl, also known as the long-eared wooden rabbit, Elvis Presley, tiger rabbit, puma rabbit and night owl, is a medium-sized bird that likes to inhabit various types of forests such as coniferous forests, coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forests and broad-leaved forests. it also appears in forest edge sparse forest, farmland shelterbelt and urban park woodland. They feed on rodents such as rodents, as well as small birds, mammals and insects.

two。 Eagle owl

Eagle owls are nocturnal birds of prey that inhabit mountain broad-leaved forests and prey on insects, mice and birds. The breeding period is from May to July, with one litter per year and 3 eggs per litter.

3. Short-eared owl

Short-eared owls are one of the most widely distributed species, ranging from the Arctic to the north temperate zone, found in Hawaii and most of South America, and can migrate further south. It mainly feeds on rats, but also eats birds, lizards, insects, and occasionally plant fruits and seeds.

4. Laughing owl

Laughing owl generally refers to the laughing owl, which is an extinct owl. Its tweet is very much like the snickering of a psychopath, distributed in Australia and New Zealand.

Although there are still many species of owls, if they are not well protected and killed wantonly, more and more species may become extinct. Therefore, we must take good care of wild animals and report the situation of poaching in a timely manner.