The Northern Hawk Owl was popular in the other thread today, so I thought I'd give you some more.
Perch hunting lets owls use their sight and hearing to find food. This saves a lot of energy, and also body heat when it is cold.
Owl hears a vole hidden under the snow. Asymmetrical ears help them locate prey precisely, even when it is hidden. Owl launches into a dive.
Victory goes to the owl!
More owls and other animals on his Flickr.
Yes! The one of it all puffed up was the one I originally clicked on, but then when I saw him looking like he fell out of the tree, I knew it was one I had to post!
I like the hawk owls. They have the head of the Pygmy and burrow owls, but the body of the larger owls. Best of both worlds ๐