Woodowls were a species of owl found in the Deepwoods. They would screech in a manner that could easily evoke fear in those not used to the noises of the Deepwoods. They were cunning and often gathered loudly to plan their next hunt. The to-be Sub-deans of Sanctaphrax were often compared to woodowls, because like these animals, they had to be clever, cunning and noisy.