Barn Owl by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Jun 16, 2005

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Description

Some facts of interest:... Plumage: The plumage covering the head, back & outer wings are of a rich apricot colour; scattered with silvery blue mottling & the frontal area & under parts of the wings are of pure white, eyes are black & surrounded by a distinctive white facial disk that is heart-shaped. Female Markings: Distinctive black speckling on frontal area under wing parts & a distinctive dark pencilled line around the facial disc together with an apricot coloured necklace. Male Markings: Under parts & facial disc are of pure white. Hearing Capabilities: Barn Owls mainly hunt by sound rather than by sight. With it's acute hearing the Barn Owl can detect the slightest movement & sound of its prey. The ears are set asymmetrical, one higher than the other under the feathering of the inside edge of the facial disc, located next to the eyes. The facial disc acts as an amazing sound funnel, collecting & filtering sound. This allows the Owl to detect the movement of its prey with complete accuracy. Thanks for all your comments and taking time to look

Comments (51)

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marybelgium

10:59AM | Thu, 16 June 2005

so sharp !!! another great one ! Bravo !

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Margana

11:04AM | Thu, 16 June 2005

Gorgeous lighting and sooooo crisp and clean a capture.The feathers look amazing.Love that it's a profile which makes this so much more unique.Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!

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erskogly

11:08AM | Thu, 16 June 2005

Excellent detail and the light is just fantastic. Superb shot!!

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1010

11:15AM | Thu, 16 June 2005

You could do illustrated wildlife books with these incredible photos... ~ huge ~V~

BorisB

11:29AM | Thu, 16 June 2005

My god, almost each hair is recognizable!! Excellent work! Which camera is it?

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zaberc

11:41AM | Thu, 16 June 2005

Bravo !!!

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RodolfoCiminelli

11:45AM | Thu, 16 June 2005

Impressive photo and detail Daniel!!! Splendid shot!! V

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tommorules

12:11PM | Thu, 16 June 2005

Stunning Danny, and an excellent crop. Well done mate!

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dlk30341

12:12PM | Thu, 16 June 2005

Stunning detail! BRAVO!

682

12:23PM | Thu, 16 June 2005

esplendida photo .GOOD WORK...

WonderfulCreation

12:33PM | Thu, 16 June 2005

oooow, my favorite owl.. they are so beautifull!!! Nice light as well, the backlight nicely highlights the feathers between the eyes!

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sossy

12:37PM | Thu, 16 June 2005

amazing photography and beautiful feather dress! perfect as always! ;o)

Tedz

1:00PM | Thu, 16 June 2005

A fine Image Young Man :]

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chantal-france

1:02PM | Thu, 16 June 2005

Just beautiful :)) Thanks for sharing :))

vlaaitje

1:28PM | Thu, 16 June 2005

JUST GORGEOUS!! All the details superB

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nathalie06

1:47PM | Thu, 16 June 2005

Ciao Danny ! My favorite bird cames back ! You can't imagine how I'm happy each time I discover a photograph of Owl !!! I'll be so happy to sea one in a forest or in an old house, and to can admire him ! It's always a great emotion, and your shots are incredibles.

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