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What materials can be found in an owl pellet?
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Owl
Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus).
An owl pellet is a compact mass of indigestible material that the bird regurgitates after consuming its prey whole. These pellets typically contain the following materials:
- Bones
- Fur
- Feathers1
Because owls often swallow their prey in its entirety, these components represent the parts of the animal that the owl's digestive system cannot break down.1