Owl

Hit Dice:	1d8 (4 hp)
Initiative:	+3
Speed:	10 ft. (2 squares), fly 40 ft. (average)
Armor Class:	17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple:	+0/–11
Attack:	Talons +5 melee (1d4–3)
Full Attack:	Talons +5 melee (1d4–3)
Space/Reach:	2-1/2 ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks:	—
Special Qualities:	Low-light vision
Saves:	Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities:	Str 4, Dex 17, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 4
Skills:	Listen +14, Move Silently +17, Spot +6*
Feats:	Weapon Finesse
Environment:	Temperate forests
Organization:	Solitary
Challenge Rating:	1/4
Advancement:	2 HD (Small)
Level Adjustment:	—

The statistics presented here describe nocturnal birds of prey from 1 to 2 feet long, with wingspans up to 6 feet. They combine both talons into a single attack.

Combat

Owls swoop quietly down onto prey, attacking with their powerful talons.

Skills: Owls have a +8 racial bonus on Listen checks and a +14 racial bonus on Move Silently checks. *They have a +8 racial bonus on Spot checks in areas of shadowy illumination.