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Contrary to popular thoughts, most owl species don’t simply “hoot”, if at all.  Burrowing Owls have many types of vocalizations used in different situations.  Some are for advertising their territory, sounding an alarm or, announcing a warning.  The warning call is an awesome imitation of a rattlesnake’s “buzzzz”, which shares burrows with these owls.  A […]

Barn Owl

Owls have remarkable hearing as well as exceptional abilities at locating its prey in nearly complete darkness.  Two physical adaptations make this possible.  First, the ear openings are asymmetric, with one slightly higher on the head than the other.  This […]

The Cooper’s Hawk is a specialized hunter that concentrates on birds such as doves, pigeons, and sparrows. This hawk’s body is uniquely adapted to pursue its prey through thick branches. It has shorter, rounder wings and a longer tail to assist with […]

As a slightly different Feathered Fact this week, we introduce yesterday’s rescue:  An Eared Grebe.  Grebes are strictly water birds built for swimming.  Their legs are located near the rear of their bodies.  This is excellent for swimming underwater but quite useless for […]