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the birds of prey comprising the order strigiformes, characterized by large, round, frontset eyes surrounded by a circular or heart-shaped disk of radiating feathers, sharply hooked beaks, feathered and hooked talons, ears that can be closed, a relatively large head, and often a soft and fluffy plumage
aids owls in finding mates or announcing their presence to potential competitors, and also aids ornithologists and birders in locating these birds and recognizing species. the facial disc helps to funnel the sound of prey to their ears. in many species, these are placed asymmetrically, for better directional...
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