Characters
The Owl (Predator)
Species: hypertrophic great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) • Size: 42″ body; 10–11′ span; 18–20 lb
Behavioral Truth
- Territorial, solitary; kills other raptors.
- Live prey only; strikes motion/vibration; ignores carrion.
- Learns human maintenance patterns around outages; associates flicker with opportunity.
On‑Screen Language
Presence via environment: stillness → air‑pressure drop → dust ripples; two‑frame wing flashes; heat shimmer in finale. Never anthropomorphic.