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Post by **Amoli** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:36 pm

not sure - Their eyesight and the way they fly without a sound ?

Post by **Dewi** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:45 pm

$O/\$ $O/\$ $O/\$ $O\/$ $O\/$ $O\/$ $\O$ $\O$ $\O$ Amoli.

Anyone else want to guess some more before Amoli asks her question?

Post by **Lisbeth** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:28 pm

Post by **Richprins** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:30 pm

Will PM you, Amoli!

Ja, unique wing trailing feathers with many "hairs" that mask the sound of interaction with each other!

Also the ultimate night vision with extra "photo-receptors" in the cornea to multiply available light.

Also stunning hearing, combined with slightly altered heights of the earholes, for want of a better description, so as to detect "movements" in sounds as they appear.

Also the ability to turn the neck 180 degrees or more..., not unique to owls, but useful and quiet and energy-saving for predominantly ambush preadators!

And Dewi, this is my own theory...but the unique nocturnal niche gravitated to by most owl species over the millenia, rendering them far less defenceless against human encroachment and "casual hunting", compared to raptors!

Post by **Dewi** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:03 pm

Well done RP. $\O$ You even got the lowered ear bit correct. $\O$

They can turn their necks a bit more than 180 degrees though (I'll let you look that one up.

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The facial discs also helps to transmit sound to the ears.

Post by **Lisbeth** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:11 pm

Hey guys, this is supposed to be an easy going quizzy! Nothing too scientific, please! It is Bush Brat's invention

Post by **Amoli** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:38 am

:D

How long does the following eggs take to hatch ?:

Large Fowls
Pigeon
Ostrich
Dove

Post by **Bush Brat** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:25 am

Lis - I like it when its difficult.......I can start giving you guys a hard time too now!!

Amoli - Large Fowl - About 5 months
Pigeon - 8 months
Ostrich - 7 months
Dove - 8 months

Post by **Lisbeth** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:34 am

Bush Brat wrote:Lis - I like it when its difficult.......I can start giving you guys a hard time too now!!

I was trying to save my own neck

Post by **Amoli** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:43 am

Bush Brat wrote:Lis - I like it when its difficult.......I can start giving you guys a hard time too now!!

Amoli - Large Fowl - About 5 months
Pigeon - 8 months
Ostrich - 7 months
Dove - 8 months

BB - it is counted in days... and some days are not enough for a month...

Will be waiting for your next reply. :D

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