Owls are specialized hunters of the night and are deadly to their prey however they very rarely pose a threat to anything else.
On rare occasions, they have been known to attack young poultry in the night. Largely, however, these shy birds go about their own business an won’t deviate from their usual diet often.
A species to particularly look out for is the Great Horned Owl. These fierce predators are known to kill their rival raptors such as Ospreys and Peregrine Falcons.
They possess sharp talons that can squeeze the life out of any prey. There have been reports of these owls attacking cats, small dogs, rabbits, and snakes.
So be wary, if you’re attracting Owls to your yard, look out for the Great Horned Owl.