Any of various often nocturnal birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, having hooked and feathered talons, large heads with short hooked beaks, large eyes set forward, and fluffy plumage that allows for almost noiseless flight.

• 猫头鹰任何各种经常夜间出来捕食的鸟，属于夜禽鸟，有带钩的覆盖羽毛的爪子，有短钩喙的大头，前视的大眼睛，有柔软的羽毛可以在夜间无声的飞行