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What degree is supposed to reference? It's not mentioned in the three degrees in the 2 versions I learned nor in the 3rd one I'm learning now. i don't recall reference to owls is Scottish Rite or Shrine either.
A night hunting bird - Most lodges meet in the evening. The owl is the mascot of Athena Greek goddess of wisdom - Wisdom is one of the symbols of the Worshipful Master of the local lodges. If some regular jurisdiction were to have an owl mentioned in their version of the ritual it would work okay.
The owl has long been a symbol of wisdom, rather then intelligence. A smart person can still be blindsided by darkness, a wise person sees threw the darkness, as does the owl.