Plural of owl, which are birds of prey that hunt at night and are known for their large forward-facing eyes and silent flight.
From Old English 'ūle,' related to similar words in Germanic languages. The bird has been known by this name for over 1,500 years, and owls were sacred to Athena in ancient Greece.
Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees because their eyes are fixed forward-facing (like binoculars for hunting), which means they evolved to turn their necks instead of their eyes, a unique adaptation among birds.
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