Why do owls go hunting during the night?

Some owls (not all of them—Snowy Owls hunt during the day, for example) are adapted to hunting at night, which is when (a) there is less competition, and (b) many small mammals are more active. read more

However, this does not hold true for all owls, as some do hunt and consume their prey during daylight hours. Snowy owls, for example, hunt during the day, as they tend to live in climates with long hours of sunlight, and Barred owls will hunt during overcast weather, as well as at dawn and dusk. read more

Owls are called "silent hunters" due to their body features that help them hunt. Their eyes are large, which allows the owl to see perfectly into the night. Since their eyes only look forward, owls can see their prey from two different angles and from a distance. read more