Subject: Re: Any birds that could kill cats?
Date: Sep 19 16:16:07 1998
From: Steve Mansfield - steve at nw.verio.net


> My question: Does anyone know what kind of bird would/could kill cats? Both
> cats were fairly large. Suspect bird was hunting at night, suggesting an owl.
> But are there any owls large enough to attack, kill, and eat an adult cat?
> Property is mostly wooded, with primarily cedar, also fir and hemlock, few
> madrona and alder mixed in. Occasionally grass clearings.
>
> I've told him I don't think a bird is responsible, but would appreciate
> comments.

I would assume any number of the larger raptors (Great Horned Owls, Great
Grey Owls, Eagles) could and would. Yet another argument for keeping their
durned cats indoors...

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