Owls silent flight, Owl species feather design

The Silent Flight of Owls at Night

September 7, 2007 by Editor  
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The Owl is a fascinating nocturnal bird and one of the quietest flying bird species in the world. The Owl’s ability to keep completely silent while in action is based on the Owl’s unique feather design, which is unlike any other bird species.

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Waterproof feathers – Birds

August 28, 2006 by Editor  
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“Like water off a duck’s back”, goes the common expression. When raindrops hit the “waterproof” feathers on a duck, they bead up and do not penetrate the feathers. How does this work?

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