Which statement best describes Pel's fishing owl's diet?

Which statement best describes Pel's fishing owl's diet?

• A. Primarily fish, but it may also eat other prey.
• B. Exclusively fish.
• C. Primarily insects.
• D. Plants and seeds.

Answer: (A)

Pel's fishing owl is specialized for catching fish, so its feeding is centered on fish captured along rivers at night. This makes fish the main staple of its diet, reflecting its adaptations for aquatic hunting. However, the owl isn’t restricted to fish alone; it will also take other prey such as amphibians, crustaceans, and occasionally small mammals or birds when available. So the classifying statement that its diet is primarily fish but may include other prey fits best. The other options misrepresent the owl’s diet: it’s not limited to fish, it doesn’t focus on insects, and it certainly doesn’t rely on plants or seeds.