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🦉 Greek goddess 🦉 A small owl
Athene

Athene

9.9
A group of small owls such as the little owl and the burrowing owl
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Athene includes several small owl species found across Europe and Asia.

Examples

  • The Athene genus includes the little owl.

  • Conservation efforts have helped increase the population of the forest owlet, a rare member of the Athene genus.

  • Ornithologists studied the habitat preferences of Athene species in different regions.

  • Many species of Athene are found in Europe.

  • Ornithologists studied the habitat preferences of Athene species in different regions.

  • The genus Athene includes several small owl species found across Europe and Asia.

  • Conservation efforts have helped increase the population of the forest owlet, a rare member of the Athene genus.

Compounds

Athene noctua
  • Specialized
9.9

A small owl found in Europe and parts of Asia with a rounded head and bright yellow eyes

Surface Forms

Athene singular
Athenes plural

Etymology

Athene is the name given to a group of small owls because the owl is the traditional bird of the goddess Athene; thinking of these owls as 'Athene's' birds helps you remember they are linked to 'wisdom'.