Difference between owl and animal in Korean
올빼미·동물
올빼미owl
An owl (올빼미) is a bird with big eyes that is usually active at night. You use this word when talking about the animal in nature, at the zoo, or in pictures and books. Owls are often shown sitting in trees and hunting in the dark.
동물animal
An animal (동물) is a living thing like a dog, cat, bird, or elephant. You use this word when talking about pets, zoo animals, or animals in nature. It is a very common word in everyday conversations and beginner Korean books.
The difference
This is a general word for any animal. An owl is one specific kind of animal and also a bird.