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the reason is becase it the were in the back the optic nerve would interfeere with the visual cortex. it would not beable to tell the difference inbetween real life and things it thinks. also becase ot would hit a tree while flying :)
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Where are owls eyes located?
Their ears are holes on the sides of their head. Many owl species also have ear tufts on top of their head, but these are not their actual ears.
Why do owls have their eyes on the front of their heads?
because God made them that way! to increase depth perception
Which birds have eyes in the front?
we need in the school doing homework with either birds
Why do owls have eyes at the front of there heads?
Most predators(such as owls) have eyes on the front of their head because it makes depth perception possible, which is very useful when hunting.
why birds move their neck to see?
Many birds have their eyes on the sides of their head (owls are an exception). In order to focus on objects in front of them, they have to turn their heads.
How big can an owls brain get?
There is not much room left for the owls brain, as the eyes and ears take most of the space in the owls head up.
Why would birds avoid animals that have large eyes in the front of their head?
Many predatory animals, such as owls or lions, have large, front-facing eyes to help them locate prey. Birds that avoid animals with this feature have a better chance of not being eaten.
Which birds have eyes on the side of their head?
All except raptors like owls.
What bird has both eyes in front?
OWL ******************************************* Birds that hunt other birds and mammals (voles, rabbits, etc.) have forward facing eyes: examples being eagles, falcons, owls, etc. is to give them the depth of field we humans have. Prey species have side vision to enable them to watch a greater area of sky for possible approaching attack from a predator.
Do tapirs have eyes on the front of the head or on the side of the head?
They have eyes on the side of their heads.
When Owl looks you in eye is it bad or good omen?
Large species of owls are not afraid to look humans in the eye. Because owls have both eyes in the front of the head, unlike other birds whose eyes are on the sides of the head, the owl's gaze can seem uncanny. But there is no significance in being looked at by an owl. It is not necessary to look for supernatural meaning in a natural occurrence.
Can a burrowing owl move its eyes up and down or left and right without moving its head?
No. An owls eyes are fixed in it's skull. The only way an owl can look around is by turning its head.
