119K views · 9.8K reactions | Nicknamed 'screech owl', the barn owl's call is a haunting, high-pitched scream  But that's not the only sound in this owl's vocab. Here's how to identify its different calls 黎 | Robert E Fuller | Facebook

Look closely at the delicate feathers on Whisper the barn owl’s face. These special facial disc feathers are arranged so they direct sound back towards her ears, which are hidden just under that ring of feathers that makes the heart shape around her eyes and beak. Do you see the tiny greyish lines at the inner corners of her eyes? Those are new tiny feathers, finishing their annual cycle of molting and regrowth. Barn owls use a special comb built into their middle talons to help preen these feat

This is a great example of how barn owls can turn their heads 270 degrees—almost all the way around! Since their eyes don’t move, this superpower helps them spot prey without shifting their bodies. Nature’s built-in periscope. 🎥 Susan #BarnOwl #barnowlkara #WildlifeWonder #NatureFacts #bestlittlezoointexas | Frank Buck Zoo