At the end of a busy day or night spent hunting, owls usually return to a resting place called a roost. Most owls roost alone or near a nest during the breeding season. 

Owls return to the same spot because it's a familiar, safe location, usually situated near their hunting grounds. Somewhere that provides shelter from weather elements, they feel secure from potential predators.

Some owl species roost communally, sharing a roosting area with other individuals of the same species. This social behavior makes it easier for owls to find partners during the mating season and allows them to pass along valuable information about good hunting spots.

Despite being talented hunters, owls are not nest builders. Instead, they showcase their resourcefulness by taking advantage of the hard work performed by other animals. 
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Some owls, like Great Horned Owls, use vacant nests in trees or on cliffs built by hawks, crows, magpies, or other birds. Many owls nest in holes in trees, called cavities or hollows. These tree cavities sometimes occur naturally but are more often created by woodpeckers. 
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Male owls find and advertise a territory, but female owls select the actual nest sites, and together, the owl pair defends their nest. The nest area will then be the owl family's home for several months.

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