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No, its head would fall off. An owl can turn its head, on average 270 degrees, though this does vary between the owl species.

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What insect can turn it head?

Only the Praying Mantis can turn its head 360 degrees


How can a owl turn its head all the way around?

No, they can turn it 270 degrees, which is far, but not all the way. They look like they can turn their heads all the way around, but its just that they have a lot of fur surrounding their neck which makes it look that way.


How can owls twist their heads all the way around?

Community Answer 1An owl can turn its head between 180 and maybe 270 degrees.______________________________________________Community Answer 2They cannot turn their heads 360 degrees. It just looks like they can because an owl can turn its head really far one direction, then snap its head around to the other direction faster than the human eye can follow.______________________________________________Community Answer 3An owl can turn it's head (and neck and backbone) about 270 degrees.______________________________________________Community Answer 4An owl is able to rotate its head 270 degrees in both directions. They rotate their heads because their large eyes are not able to move, and are fixed in their sockets.______________________________________________Community Answer 5Owls can rotate their heads 270 degrees, much more than half way around.


What is great horned owl?

The great horned owl is a large owl species found throughout the Americas. They are known for their tufted ears (or "horns"), powerful talons, and distinctive hooting calls. These birds are skilled predators, preying on a variety of animals such as rodents, birds, and even skunks.


What bird can see its back without turning its head?

The snipe or woodcock has eyes located in the top of its head, thus giving it 360 degree vision. If a bird can see its back without turning its head, it is the snipe.

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What is a great horned owl behavior?

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How many degrees can a great horned owl turn its head?

A giraffe can lift its neck straight up to reach taller branches on trees for food. They also use their necks when they fight.


What is the degree the owl can turn its neck?

No, they can turn it 270 degrees, which is far, but not all the way. They look like they can turn their heads all the way around, but its just that they have a lot of fur surrounding their neck which makes it look that way.


What makes owl different from other animals?

The ability to fly silently, can turn it's head nearly360 degrees.


What bird can turn its whole head around?

Not any bird can rotate their head to 180 degrees but one animal can and it is called a owl. The owl can rotate it's head all the way around it is said to look for their prey or watch out for any predators.


Can an owl see behind itself?

Yes it can. It can turn its head a 180 degrees. But, It cannot move its eyes, that it is why they have a such an advanced neck.


Is there any living being who can see 360 Degree without moving its axis?

yes the owl. It can turn its head 360 degrees


How far can a human turn their head compared to an owl?

how far can humans turn there head


Which bird can rotate its head to 270 degrees?

an owl


What insect can turn it head?

Only the Praying Mantis can turn its head 360 degrees