Hawk Owl Hunting in 3 Easy Steps ( lemmy.world )
The Northern Hawk Owl was popular in the other thread today, so I thought I'd give you some more.
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Perch hunting lets owls use their sight and hearing to find food. This saves a lot of energy, and also body heat when it is cold.
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Owl hears a vole hidden under the snow. Asymmetrical ears help them locate prey precisely, even when it is hidden. Owl launches into a dive.
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Victory goes to the owl!
More owls and other animals on his Flickr.
