Silent Night
Posted by Andrea on April 14, 2005
Q: Which bird locates its prey by ear, slowly turning its head to pinpoint the location before pouncing?
A: Owls regularly use their hearing to help them find food in the dark. In fact, one researcher did an experiment with a Barn Owl in a totally dark room. He found that the owl could home in on a mouse simply by using its hearing. So, they use both hearing and eyesight to help them find food. Thanks for your question.
John Wiessinger ( April 17, 2005)
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