Owl Pellet Dissection

Which animals are prey for the owl?

• field mice

• small birds

• squirrels

• all of the above

Which role does the owl play in its food web?

• Secondary Consumer

• Producer

• Primary Consumer

• Tertiary Consumer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which bones were found in the pellets?

• skulls

• femurs

• pelvis

• vertebrae

• jaw bones

Why can't owls digest all of their prey?

• They are picky eaters.

• They can't digest bones and fur.

• They eat too much.

• The owl saves the bones for later.

What would happen to the rodent population if owls disappeared?

• Other predators would move in to prey on rodents.

• The rodents would have a party.

• The rodents would over-populate.

• The rodent population would shrink.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4