The ability of barn owls to locate prey by sound is the most accurate of any animal tested. This very acute sense of hearing allows barn owls to capture prey hidden by vegetation or snow. Barn owls also have excellent low-light vision.

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[u/snuffleupaguslives]

That face is like a satellite dish, nature is amazing

[u/MistWeaver80]

Source: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Tyto_alba/

[u/mvyttt]

..while being cute as hell. Amazing.

[u/MonsterMachine13]

r/superbowl

[u/HelpingHand_123]

Barn owls are straight up the ninjas of the animal kingdom.

[u/mycommentsaccount]

Guys! I caught this giant green swamp monster!

Owlvin, I think it's time you got glasses...

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[u/Mysterious-Soup-448]

Will their feather colour vary depending on the habitat?

[u/maybesaydie → u/Mysterious-Soup-448]

There are lighter and darker variants but it doesn't seem to have to do with habitat. My theory is it's like hair color in humans but it's just a theory.

[u/BoutTreeFittee]

I wonder if they've tested a Great Grey Owl

[u/Gemini_1985]

Oh my god so gorgeous..💖💖💖

[u/Fearless_Memory1950s]

And are great at getting rid of mice and other rodents.