Category Barn Owl Physiology

Articles discussing the physical traits of barn owls, from eyesight to feathers.

Barn Owl Physiology

Owl Feathers and Silent Flight

How Owl Feathers Allow Owls to Fly Silently to Catch Prey The Feathers of Birds Bird feathers, in general, have to be one of the most amazing creations in nature. The flight feathers of wings and tail enable birds to…

MARK BROWNING
February 6, 2014

Barn Owl Physiology

Barn Owl Hearing

The Phenomenal Hearing of the Barn Owl Owls, being nocturnal hunters, have excellent hearing in general, but barn owl hearing exceeds even that of most owls. Of the 216 species of owls in the world, 200 belong to the Strigidae…