Owls, owls, and owls are birds of the order Strigiformes. Owls are orders in the class of birds. Eyes large, mouth short and stout hooked at the front. Relative to the large head, both eyes are forward, which is a common feature of birds of this order and is different from other birds. The feathers on the front of the head are arranged in a face plate, and some species have ear-like feathers.