Apr 8, 2019
See those tiny feathers around this Milky Eagle Owl’s beak? Called “bristles” (even though they’re feathers, not hair), they help her identify things. Owls have great distance vision but not a lot of ability to focus on things close to their faces, so these feathers help them find objects at close range. They’re kind of like cat whiskers for birds! This ambassador #owl at the @oregonzoo has a very luxurious and noticeable set of bristles, but look close and you’ll see lots of birds, like ravens, also have them! #birdsofprey #milkyeagleowl #whiskersonfleek #owls #ambassadoranimal #zoo #abma2019 #abmaconference (at Oregon Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv-iPUjh1Pk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=36dvrjcl4ude
