Stories · Lebanon & UAE
Owls, the night ninjas
- Strigiformes
- Lebanon & UAE
- 7 species
- Silent flight
- Weeks of night shoots
Owls are the ultimate hunters, moving with stealth and precision, flying over their prey undetected like true ninjas of the night.
Owls in flightThe story
Weeks in the dark
Owls are mysterious creatures with a wide range of species. Some are active during the day, some at night, and some at both times.
We spent weeks trying to capture a successful photo—sometimes in freezing conditions and often at night. Despite the challenges, it was incredibly rewarding to observe their behavior up close.
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Meet the owls
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Barn OwlLebanon
Long-eared OwlLebanon
Tawny OwlLebanon
Little OwlLebanon
Eurasian Eagle-owlWildlife rehabilitation center, Lebanon
Pharaoh Eagle-owlUnited Arab Emirates
Pallid Scops-owlUnited Arab Emirates
Field guide
More on owls
Owls are fascinating and diverse birds of prey in the order Strigiformes, known for their distinctive facial discs that enhance sound reception for hunting. Adapted primarily for nocturnal activity, owls possess exceptional vision and unique feather structures that allow for nearly silent flight, making them efficient and stealthy predators. They inhabit a broad range of ecosystems worldwide, from dense forests to open plains, and their diet mainly includes small mammals, birds, and insects.
Owls often nest in trees, caves, or burrows and are known for their elaborate courtship rituals and dedicated parental care. With species like the barn owl, great horned owl, and snowy owl, they exhibit a remarkable variety in size, plumage, and habitat, adding to the captivating diversity of these enigmatic birds.
