By: Anna Wang

Hoot!Hoot!What is that sound? Is it a train? Or a dog? Or a car? No! It is an owl! Owls are amazing birds of prey and read on to find out how they sleep!

Why do owls not fall when sleeping?

Photos of baby owls sleeping on a branch or in a tree might make you wonder why they don’t roll over and fall out! It turns out that baby owls have a unique claw on the back of their foot that latches on and doesn’t let go while they sleep. This is called the hallux. It can hook onto branches and ledges to keep the baby owls safe.

Where do owls Sleep

Owls often find shelter in a hollow tree or crevice. Sometimes owls like Great horned owls, will find a spot high in a tree with lots of green cover to stay safe from predators and the added greenery creates a darker peaceful resting spot. A species of owls called burrowing owl lives underground! Different species of owls behave different when sleeping.

When do owls sleep?

Owls sleep during the day. They are nocturnal so they hunt at night. They sleep an average of 10-12 hours a day. How long do you sleep? Compare it with an owl.