These owls use their hearing more than their vision to catch prey. The look towards any sound that they hear, and their large face shield funnels sound to their ears. This owl had clearly heard something rustling in the underbrush and keeps its focus as it takes off to catch the prey.
These owls use their hearing more than their vision to catch prey. The look towards any sound that they hear, and their large face shield funnels sound to their ears. This owl had clearly heard something rustling in the underbrush and keeps its focus as it takes off to catch the prey.