Legend of the Guardians is a movie based on the book The Guardians of Ga'Hoole.
The movie looks great, and the animation is awesome. I don't have much to say about it, but the books are pretty great.
They are owls.
Characters:
Soren - Main Character - Barn Owl
Eglantine - Main Character - Barn Owl - Soren's Sister
Kludd - Character - Barn Own - Soren's Big brother
(Insert Father name here.)
(Insert Mother name here.)
Gylfie - Main Character - Elf Owl
Twilight - Main Character - Great Gray
Digger - Main Character - Burrow Owl