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Barn Owls
Did you know these facts about Barn Owls? ..... 1).Barn Owls hunt at night, and although they have very good eyesight, they rely mostly on their sense of hearing.
Barn Owls eat mainly small mammals like voles, shrews and mice. Prey is often swallowed whole and indigestible parts are then regurgitated in the form of a pellet. 2). Barn Owls do not hoot - they screech 3). The latin name for Barn Owl is Tyto alba alba. 4). Barn Owls have remarkably long legs, toes and talons enabling them to catch prey at the base of deep vegetation. 5). When viewed from above Barn Owls are quite well camouflaged, as the rough grassland over which they usually hunt is predominantly light brown for most of the year. 6). Owl ears are located one higher than the other, increasing sound reception. 7). During flight, the left ear captures sounds below while the right ear focuses on sounds from above. 8). The feathers on the edge of the Barn Owls' face create a disc, which works to trap and focus sound, rather like our outer ears. 9). Researchers found that in total blackness the Barn Owls are still able to find the smallest of prey because of their excellent hearing. 10). On average a wild Barn Owl eats about 4 small mammals per night, that's 1,460 per year. |
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