[animal]Why are owls called owls?

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wl is a type of bird that has very unique physical characteristics. But do you know why owls are called owls? The name owl is given because owls are nocturnal creatures, they look scary with their big eyes forward not to the side like other birds, their necks can turn backwards, and they fly without making any sound.

 

• Ability to Fly Without Sound

His ability to fly without producing sound makes an owl like an owl suddenly appear from somewhere. Almost all birds fly by making sound. Reporting from the National Audobon Society, when flying the wings cause air turbulence to produce sound. The bigger and faster the bird, the more sound it will produce.However, this does not apply to owls, even one species of Barn owl does not produce sound at all when flying. This is caused by the owl's wings and feathers, which are designed to fly silently (silent flight).Reporting from How Stuff Works, the owl's main feathers are serrated like a comb so they can break down the air turbulence into smaller currents so that it doesn't produce sound. In addition to the main, serrated feathers, owls have very soft secondary feathers. The turbulence broken down by the main feathers is then broken back by the secondary feathers and absorbs the rustling sound produced by the flapping of the wings. It is this wing mechanism that allows large owls at speeds of nearly 40 miles per hour to fly through the trees without the slightest sound. The owl suddenly appeared without a shocking sound and pounced on its prey with large, sharp claws.

 

• Swivel neck

The owl's neck can be turned up to 270 degrees so that it looks like it can turn backwards. Reporting from Live Science, owls have 14 neck bones, which is twice the bones of humans and also has holes 10 times the size of arteries. So there is plenty of room to move. This allows the owl to look over its back, replacing the role of its eyes, which cannot be moved freely.

 

• because of its sinister form

The first reason is because of its eerie appearance: its size is relatively large compared to other bird species, its large, round eyes, and the ability to rotate its head up to 360 degrees. In addition, in some areas, this bird is identified with the arrival of death because of its activity at night.

 

• Habit

Most types of owls hunt at night, although some hunt when it is dim at dawn and evening (crepuscular) and some also hunt during the day.

Eyes facing forward, so that it is possible to measure the distance precisely; strong and sharp beak; dexterous, firm gripping feet; and the ability to fly quietly, is the basis for the ability to hunt in the dark of night. Some species can even estimate the distance and position of their prey in total darkness, based only on the sense of hearing aided by their facial hairs to direct sound.Owls hunt various animals such as insects, frogs, mice, and others.Nests are mainly made in tree holes, or between palm fronds. Several types also often take advantage of spaces in buildings, such as under roofs or empty holes. Depending on the breed, lay between one and four eggs, most of which are white or spotted white.