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What does the night owl's cry portend at night?

They look for food at night and catch small animals such as mice. An owl crows at night because it has found prey or is communicating with other owls.

In traditional culture, night owls (usually owls) barking at night is considered by some people as an unlucky omen. Some people think that the owl's cry indicates that misfortune or back pain is coming. Some people even think that owls can smell dying people, and hearing owls in the middle of the night is regarded as an ominous sign. However, these views are not based on science, but more on superstition and folklore. In fact, owls crow at night for many reasons. Owls are nocturnal animals. They look for food at night, such as mice and other small animals. If an owl barks at night, it is because it has found prey or is communicating with other owls.