The Owlet Mall and more : Owls Birthdays


Pink Owl Your Birthday Cupcake By BY CYRA

Ever wonder how long owls live? The answer depends on the species and circumstance. There are over 200 species of owls in the world and they all have different lifespans. In the wild, a long-lived owl can, in general, live up to 20 years; whereas, a short-lived owl may live only a year. In captivity, though, owls live twice as long as their wild counterparts.

The longest lived owl is the Great Horned Owl that, in the wild, can live up to 20 - 25 years. In captivity, this bird can reach 30 years. One captive Great Horned owl lived up to the ripe old age of 34.

Another long lived owl is the Snowy Owl. This species, in general, live 10-15 years in the wild, and about 20, or a little more, in captivity.

Screech Owls live, on average in the wild, 10 years. In captivity, they can have up to 20 birthdays.

The shortest lived owl is the Barn Owl. their average lifespan is 4 years. In captivity, Barn Owls can have 10 -15 birthdays.

Overall, if an owl survives through its fledgling stage, every birthday is a true cause for celebration.

...And with the current popularity of owls in the human world, owl themed birthday celebrations are all the rage, especially with kids.