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An owl’s ‘shocking’ color should hinder hunting. Scientists may have figured out why it works - MSN
The barn owl’s brilliant white underbelly is the key to its success as a nocturnal hunter, allowing the bird to camouflage ...
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Barn owls camouflage themselves by mimicking the moon, scientists say - CNN
The barn owl’s brilliant white underbelly is the key to its success as a nocturnal hunter, allowing the bird to camouflage itself against the moon, according to new research.
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White Barn Owls Thrive When Hunting in Bright Moonlight
Or they run. But when they see a white owl in bright moonlight, the terrified rodents act like deer caught in headlights and freeze up to five seconds longer than they do for a reddish brown barn owl.
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Super-rare ‘ghost owl’ spotted in the UK - New York Post
An incredibly rare ghostly white “Ino” owl has been spotted in the UK. The beautiful pure white owl was photographed at a secret location, on private land just outside of Durham City Ce… ...
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Barn owls camouflage themselves by mimicking the moon, scientists say | CNN - CNN International
The barn owl’s brilliant white underbelly is the key to its success as a nocturnal hunter, allowing the bird to camouflage itself against the moon, according to new research.