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hawk owl

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hawk owl has 1 sense
  1. hawk owl, Surnia ulula - gray-and-white diurnal hawk-like owl of northern parts of the northern hemisphere
    --1 is a kind of owl, bird of Minerva, bird of night, hooter
    --1 is a member of Surnia, genus Surnia

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Hawk Owl

Description

Hawk Owl refers to a medium-sized bird of prey that belongs to the Strigidae family. It is known for its unique combination of features resembling both hawk and owl characteristics.

Senses and Usages

Noun (1)

A hawk owl can specifically refer to the species Surnia ulula, found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is known for its daytime hunting behavior, similar to hawks, and the ability to camouflage amongst trees like an owl.

For more information, refer to the Hawk Owl Wikipedia page.

Sample Sentence: The hawk owl silently glided through the forest, searching for small rodents to catch.

Noun (2)

Hawk owl can also be a generic term used for any owl species with hawk-like features or behavior.

Sample Sentence: The birdwatcher spotted a hawk owl perched high on a branch, scanning the field for prey.

Verb

The term "hawk owl" can be used as a verb to describe the action of scrutinizing or watching someone or something closely.

Sample Sentence: The security guard hawk owled the suspicious individual as they entered the building.

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