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- proper noun A taxonomic
order within thesubclass Neognathae — theowls .
Etymologies
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The birds are also unusual within the Owls (Strigiformes) in being sexually dimorphic in coloration, with the male being almost pure white, the female being heavily barred.
Arctic 2010
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Molecular evolution and systematics of the owls (Strigiformes).
Archive 2006-05-01 Darren Naish 2006
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Loosely, to mean almost any bird of prey outside of the order Strigiformes (owls).
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Loosely, to mean almost any bird of prey outside of the order Strigiformes (owls).
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Strigiformes bear enlarged talons with comparatively low curvature on each digit, part of a suite of adaptations to increase constriction efficiency by maximising grip strength, indicative of specialisation on small prey.
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