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... > Eukaryota > Animals > Chordata > Vertebrates > Birds > Raptors > Strigiformes

Preferred term

Strigiformes  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An order of BIRDS with the common name owls characterized by strongly hooked beaks, sharp talons, large heads, forward facing eyes, and facial disks. While considered nocturnal RAPTORS, some owls do hunt by day.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Owls
  • txid30458
  • txid30462
  • txid56313

In other languages

  • French

  • Hibou
  • Hiboux
  • txid30458
  • txid30462
  • txid56313

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-MP6XPF5W-T

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