How Intelligent Are Owls? Here’s What Science Says
Owls differ from other birds in their anatomy, behavior, and social structure. They break all the rules about what we think of with these animals. The intelligence of parrots is well-documented, thanks to the long history of bird cognition research. The challenges for the two groups exist on opposite ends of the spectrum. Owls have […]
Continue readingWhat Animals Eat Owls? 7 Predators (With Pictures)
You would think that because they fly silently and sport powerful talons, have predators eating them for dinner. However, depending on the size of the owl, its habitat, and its species, there are a few predators that hunt this majestic creature. Many people believe that since the owl is nocturnal, there aren’t many predators who […]
Continue readingWhy Do Owls Hoot? 4 Reasons for This Behavior
Everyone knows that owls hoot. However, these birds actually don’t hoot that often. For the most part, these birds are quiet. You could live by a forest full of owls and hardly ever hear a single hoot. However, there are a few reasons that owls will break their usual silence and hoot. The Top 4 […]
Continue readingDo Owls Eat Bats? Your Questions Answered!
Bats only have a few natural predators, one of which being owls. Predatory birds like owls sometimes eat bats, but bats are not their main diet. In fact, bats more commonly die from diseases than owls and other predatory animals. Still, there is a lot more to the story about whether owls eat bats. If […]
Continue readingHow Do Owls Sleep & Where Do They Sleep?
Most people know that owls are nocturnal, sleeping during the day and waking at night. There’s a lot more to owl sleep cycles, however. So, where do owls sleep and how do they sleep? Owls typically sleep facing forward, but may sleep with their heads backward in the cavities of trees, cliff ledges, or deserted […]
Continue readingDo Owls Have Ears? Can They Hear?
Since owls are mainly active at night, they feature a highly developed hearing system. An owl’s natural ears are found on its head sides, just behind the eyes, and are covered by the facial disc’s feathers. The ear tufts visible on some species are simply feathers, not ears. Although owls don’t have the same floppy […]
Continue readingWhich Animals Eat Hummingbirds? An Overview of 6 Predators
Hummingbirds are widely considered one of the most beautiful of all bird species. They are as small as some large insects, have an amazing ability to hover on the spot when feeding, and have exceptionally long tongues that they can use to slurp nectar from flowers. We may view them as being sweet little birds […]
Continue reading10 Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds (with Pictures)
We could spend hours watching hummingbirds play in the garden and zipping from flower to flower. These birds may be tiny, but their quirky personalities make up for their body size. They also have stunning colors from the right angle and are essential pollinators for our flower beds. With a few intelligent flower choices, you […]
Continue readingDo Praying Mantis Kill Hummingbirds? What You Need To Know!
The praying mantis is an order of insects, of which there are nearly 2,000 different species, that are easily recognized by the praying position of the front legs. They are carnivorous and while they do pose a threat to some of the insects and small animals in your garden, they are welcomed by a lot […]
Continue readingDo Hummingbirds Mate for Life? What You Need to Know!
Hummingbirds are fantastic animals to watch, and many people have feeders to invite them into their yards. Since people often see males close to female hummingbirds, many people wonder if they mate for life. Unfortunately, hummingbirds do not mate for life, but keep reading while we take a closer look at their mating rituals to […]
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