Night Hunter
Owls are known for their piercing eyes and ability to rotate their heads almost all the way around—270 degrees, to be exact! They’re nocturnal hunters, silently swooping through the night sky with remarkable precision, thanks to their exceptional hearing and soft feathers.
In Kota Belud, owls are often heard rather than seen, as they prefer to stay hidden among the dense foliage of mangrove forests. Their nocturnal habits mean they emerge at night to hunt small mammals and insects. These owls play a crucial role in maintaining rodent populations at manageable levels.
Owls are birds of prey that belong to the order Strigiformes. They are known for their exceptional night vision and silent flight, traits that make them effective hunters. Owls feed primarily on rodents and other small mammals, making them important for natural pest control. Their populations are threatened in some areas due to habitat loss, emphasizing the need for conservation initiatives that protect nesting sites.
- Unique Feature: Head rotation up to 270 degrees
- Diet: Small mammals, birds, insects
- Habitat: Forests, grasslands, deserts