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An owl’s ‘shocking’ color should hinder hunting. Scientists may have figured out why it works
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Flying slowly and ...
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Reflected moonlight found to make barn owls less visible to prey
The team wondered if the unique coloring helps the owl to blend in against a cloudless night sky. To find out, they conducted a study of light conditions at night, exploring how barn owls would ...
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Why owls can't see during the day
This adaptation further enhances their night vision but can cause issues ... tied to their visual capabilities. Most owl species, such as the barn owl (Tyto alba) and the great horned owl (Bubo ...
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An owl’s ‘shocking’ color should hinder hunting. Scientists may have figured out why it works
Flying slowly and silently through the night sky, barn owls are majestic nocturnal hunters that successfully prey on rodents scurrying along the ground below. Scientists have long puzzled over a ...