is a specific kind of: bird of prey, raptor, raptorial bird.

is a broader term that covers: owlet | Athene noctua, little owl | horned owl | great gray owl, great grey owl, Strix nebulosa | Strix aluco, tawny owl | barred owl, Strix varia | Otus asio, screech owl | screech owl | scops owl | spotted owl, Strix occidentalis | hoot owl | hawk owl, Surnia ulula | Asio otus, long-eared owl | laughing jackass, laughing owl, Sceloglaux albifacies | barn owl, Tyto alba ... show more.

is a member of: order Strigiformes, Strigiformes.

derivation: hoot.