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World Owl Trust

Wednesday October 8th, 2008


Barn Owl
Tyto alba Hearing

Barn Owl Ears - Tyto alba

The right ear opening is usually larger and higher than the left. This unusual arrangement allows owls to pinpoint their prey with great accuracy by sound alone.
The Barn owls ears also differ in sensitivity to high and low frequency sounds.

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