Friday, May 27, 2016

Barn owls are so silent that they don't even produce any air disturbance over the ground they soar

I saw this video on how silent a barn owl actually flies, and it's fascinating. They have such soft feathers and a huge wing span that they're virtually undetectable. To visually illustrate the point, the researchers directed the barn owl to fly over some feathers, and they don't move. Watch the video and see for yourself and have a fantastic Memorial Day weekend.

5 comments:

  1. Maybe we can strap them with bombs and train them to be like drones.

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  2. The only other creatures known to move this silently are pink ninjas. If you've ever seen a barn owl in flight it's one of the most beautifully erie experiences you can have.

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  3. It's amazing what various creatures can do.

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  4. If there is such a thing as reincarnation, I'm coming back as an owl.

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