The owls’ chromosome haploid number is 40.

The male deposits sperm into the female. They both have something called a cloaca, which leads into the reproductive system.

The males use it to find out where the females are in proximity to them. It is the time during which genes are passed on to the next generation, and considerable effort is expended by the parents in this respect. Male owls do have testes, though. It is the time during which genes are passed on to the next generation, and considerable effort is expended by the parents to make sure this happens. Reproductive system. Owl Reproduction For Owls, as with other birds, the period during which nesting and rearing young occurs is the most important part of the annual cycle. Great Horned Owls reproduce sexually, as opposed to asexually. Reproduction Owls – Nesting and rearing of Young For Owls, as with other birds, the period during which nesting and rearing young occurs is the most important part of the annual cycle. During the mating season, the hooting calls of the owl will increase.

The males are generally very territorial and that is more so when they are trying to find mates. Most owl species including the Great Horned Owl breed in spring. Mating usually happens when the male impresses the female with a special call, dancing and showing off his strong shoulders, and in most cases those two birds will be together for life. Neither male nor female owls have external reproductive organs.