Owls stamp catalogue

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Owls are birds in the order Strigiformes. They are active at night and are found throughout most of the world. There are approximately 200 species. The owl is considered a symbol of wisdom, but it also has a dark side. More

Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes. Colloquially, we call them nocturnal birds of prey. However, they are not true birds of prey. Therefore, they do not belong in the category of birds of prey. Their eyes are adapted to seeing in the dark. Their asymmetrically placed ears allow them to precisely locate their prey. And their silent flight allows them to surprise their prey. This prey often consists of mice and shrews. Other mammals, insects, birds, and even fish can also be on the menu. Owls are found throughout most of the world. They are absent from Antarctica. There are approximately 200 species. Several owl species also occur in the Netherlands and Belgium. The owl was the companion of the Greek goddess of wisdom, Pallas Athena, and is therefore considered a symbol of wisdom. The owl also has a dark side. As a creature of the night, it is considered a bringer of evil in many cultures. Like many nocturnal animals, it was considered the companion of witches. These symbolic owls can also be found on stamps. However, most stamps reflect the variety of species.

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Wuhu-Local Edition-OWL (1896)