7 Fascinating Facts About Owls

Priyanka Soam
Oct 06, 2024

Flexible Necks

Owls have the ability to rotate their necks 270 degrees because they have 14 vertebrae in their necks which enables them for a wide field of vision.

Hearing Power

Owls have exceptional ears that allow them to detect sound between 10 Hz to 40000 Hz which enables them to hunt effectively.

Fly Silently

Owls are silent fliers as they have broad wings which allows them to fly without any noise or turbulence.

Not Chew Their Food

Owls don't have teeth which disable them to chew their prey, instead they swallow their prey.

Exceptional Vision

Owls have exceptional vision that allows them to see in the dark and some species of owl can even see 1.5 miles aways in total darkness.

'Borrow' Nests

Owls are most likely to borrow their nest from other abandoned nests left by crows, hawks, or squirrels.

Group Of Owls Is Called Parliament

A group of owls is called Parliament as they tend to be wise and knowledgeable and there is likely to be the gathering of government officials.

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