All owls have three eyelids! The first is for blinking, the second for sleeping and the third for maintaining fluids to keep the eye clean and health.
Give a Hoot
August 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Not only do owls hoot, they screech, whistle, hiss and bark. Depending on the age of the owl, season, nesting schedule and breeding times, owl calls vary from owl to owl. However, one common attribute is all owl calls can be heard from a mile away.
Four-Eyed Wonder
July 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Northern Pygmy owl assumes a number of different faces as its disguise. Dark marks on the back of its head are often confused by predators and other birds as false eyes. In addition to appearing attentive, the Pygmy owl can camouflage itself as a standing pine cone at the top of pines.
5 Reasons to Love Owls
July 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
5 . Pop Culture We’ve come a long way since Mr. Owl was introduced in Winnie the Pooh as the wise, old, prudent sir that lived next door to his boisterous group of friends. Owls are beginning to shed their symbol of a mere wisecrack, and developing a spot in the 21 century. Just to […]
Predator and Prey
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Stealthy Soaring
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In order to adapt to their predator roles, Owls have developed a method of flying that minimizes the sounds made between their feathers. The flaps are muted with the leading edges of their primary feathers covered with a tough fringe. This reduces turbulence, which in turn reduce the noise while flying. Their downy feathers encase […]
Fact or Fiction?
July 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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