Owls are carnivorous birds of prey that eat a wide variety of animals depending on their species and habitat. Their diet typically includes:

• Small mammals such as mice, rats, voles, shrews, squirrels, rabbits, and sometimes even young foxes or small deer for larger owls like the Eagle Owl

• Birds, including small birds and occasionally larger game birds or even other owls

• Insects and other invertebrates like moths, beetles, spiders, earthworms, snails, crabs, and scorpions, especially for smaller owls such as Scops and Screech Owls

• Amphibians and reptiles such as frogs, snakes, and lizards

• Fish, particularly for specialized species like Asian Fish Owls and African Fishing Owls

• Occasionally, owls may prey on unusual animals like cats, dogs, raccoons, and skunks, mostly by larger species such as Great Horned Owls

Owls usually swallow their prey whole, digest the soft parts, and regurgitate indigestible parts like fur, bones, and claws in the form of pellets

. In summary, owls are opportunistic hunters with a diet primarily consisting of small mammals, but also including birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and fish depending on the species and available prey