Ms. Ackerman is the author of “What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds,” from which this essay is excerpted. When the first lucky observers spotted Flaco, the Eurasian ...

One of the most elusive and mysterious owls of Ohio is the barn owl (Tyto alba). This very large predator, measuring 16 inches long with a wingspan of 3 ½ feet, has a heart-shaped face, large dark ...

As a wildlife photographer, Brendon Clark sees his fair share of owls, but one recent sighting left him speechless. "I just thought my mind was kind of playing a trick on me," Clark said. "I saw the ...

U.K. bird watchers spotted the animal, not seen in Hampstead Heath in over 75 years, swooping over the park at dusk, photos show. Photo from Brett Jordan via Unsplash As night began to fall across the ...