壹苹派生活美语　夜晚守护者的秘密（一）

Owls can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Some owls live in trees, while others make their homes on the ground. Owls are generally known for their nocturnal activity, but there are a few species that come out during the day. Owls are extremely quiet when they fly. Even large owls like barn owls are almost silent when they move their wings. Owls’ feathers are generally larger than those of other birds and feature smooth edges.

除了南极洲之外，每个洲都可以找到猫头鹰。有些猫头鹰生活在树上，而有些猫头鹰则在地面上筑巢安家。猫头鹰通常以其夜间活动而闻名，但也有少数种类在白天活动。猫头鹰飞行时非常安静。即使是像西仓鸮这样的大型猫头鹰，在舞动翅膀时也几乎是无声的。猫头鹰的羽毛通常比其他鸟类的大且边缘光滑。

生活必备字词：

continent　n. 洲，大陆

species　n.（生物）物种（单复数同形）

feather　n. 羽毛

 

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