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Barn owl close-up

Barn owl close-up Barn owl close-up during a bird show.

Barn owls are pure night hunters. Unlike other birds of prey who's wings are specialized in speed and power, the barn owl his wings and feathers are specialized in silent flying and isolation. The ring shaped feathers around the eyes act like microphones, helping determine the direction of a sound.

Dutch name: Kerkuil Barn Owl,Tyto alba

Barn owl close-up during a bird show.

Barn owls are pure night hunters. Unlike other birds of prey who's wings are specialized in speed and power, the barn owl his wings and feathers are specialized in silent flying and isolation. The ring shaped feathers around the eyes act like microphones, helping determine the direction of a sound.

Dutch name: Kerkuil

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    fchristant Posted 4 months ago
    I love the radar-shaped feather cone. Promoted!

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