While it's true that pet owls have been popularized in books and movies (such as the Harry Potter series), the truth is that owls are not a good choice for pets. ... Owls fly silently, but their feathers will make noise if they are not kept clean. This noise is detrimental to their hunting.

Is it OK to have an owl as a pet?

The United States does not allow private individuals to keep native owls as pets--they may only be possessed by trained, licensed individuals while being rehabilitated, as foster parents in a rehabilitation facility, as part of a breeding program, for educational purposes, or certain species may be used for falconry in ...

Are owls friendly to humans?

Owls are not affectionate or friendly to humans, and they can't develop such emotions. They are a lonely type of predatory bird, and their natural habitat is in the wild.