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Owls eyes are designed for night vision. This is achieved with the eye being very rich in Rod cells (light-sensitive cells) in the sensory receptor layer of the retina. Owls pay the penalty for this by having very poor focusing powers, and the eyes are virtually immobile in the eye socket.

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