Owl Questions
Published on Nov 30, 2015
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Owls have three dimensional vision, they can turn their neck 270 degrees, they have binaural hearing, and sharp talons that help them catch prey.
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Owls have a lot of rods in their eyes, which allow them to be able to see during the night.
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Owls don't have a lot of muscles in their eyes so they remain fixed in their heads, to compensate for this they can rotate their head around.
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Since owl's eyes do not contain cones they cannot see in color.
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Owls have facial discs that direct sound towards their ears, which are positioned at different levels on their heads allowing them to track prey easier.
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Owl's have feathers all the way down their legs to protect themselves against their prey once they catch them.
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Owl's have fringed feathers, that allows them to fly silently.
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Clumps of fur, feathers, and bones that can not be broken down by the owl, and are regurgitated through the mouth are called owl pellets.
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Owl's lay their eggs at intervals so they don't have to catch large amounts of food all at once.
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As soon as the baby owls are confident enough to fly on their own , it is important for them to leave because owls are very territorial, and at that time the food source is low.
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