在英语中，猫头鹰被称为 "owl"。这个词来源于古英语 "ūle"，最初是指海鸟，后来也被用来指猫头鹰。
下面是一些英文例句及其中文翻译：
"I saw an owl perched on a tree branch while I was walking in the woods."
("我在森林里散步时，看到一只猫头鹰栖在树枝上。")
"Owls are nocturnal animals, so they are active at night."
("猫头鹰是夜行动物，所以它们在晚上活跃。")
"The owl's keen eyesight and silent fpght make it an effective predator."
("猫头鹰敏锐的视力和无声的飞行使它成为一种有效的捕食者。")
"The hoot of an owl is a distinctive sound that can be heard in the forest at night."
("猫头鹰的呱呱声是一种特别的声音，可以在晚上的森林里听到。")