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An owl’s ‘shocking’ color should hinder hunting. Scientists may have figured out why it works
Not all barn owls have white underbellies, however; some have reddish-brown plumage instead. Negro said the research did not investigate hunting success in relation to plumage color, but earlier ...
Silent and deadly, barn owls become farmers’ best friends in California pest control
Davis, a farmer and entrepreneur, has developed a newfound respect for the winged assassins after installing an owl box on his Madera County almond ranch. He was so impressed with the efficiency of ...
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Silent and deadly, barn owls become farmers’ best friends in California pest control
With one-inch talons and a grip stronger than a human hand, the white-faced barn owl is as majestic as it is lethal to rodents. Davis, a farmer and entrepreneur, has developed a newfound respect ...