They are excellent predators, but they’re not that intelligent. There is always a trade off. Owls are often used as imagery to represent intellect or wisdom but it’s pretty much an ancient misunderstanding. Any corvid will beat an owl at intelligence. A true OP Animal would be excellent hunters AND be highly intelligent. Humans are a good example.
Now that you mention it, they are kind of OP. Flight, stealth, hypermobility. And looking like absolute BAMF’ers at any size or angle.
They are excellent predators, but they’re not that intelligent. There is always a trade off. Owls are often used as imagery to represent intellect or wisdom but it’s pretty much an ancient misunderstanding. Any corvid will beat an owl at intelligence. A true OP Animal would be excellent hunters AND be highly intelligent. Humans are a good example.