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They are called "ear tufts"
It isn't really known why some Owl species have ear tufts. The two popular theories of why some Owls have ear tufts are:
That the tufts might help provide a given owl with a distinctive silhouette, thereby allowing other owls to help recognise members of their own species by sight.
That some Owl species erect their ear tufts when alarmed by approaching danger (while at the same time adopting a vertically elongate body shape different from their more rotund resting pose), it's been suggested that ear tufts help break up the owl's outline and make it appear more like a broken branch.
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Are the tufts of feathers on the horned owl its ears?
No. They are just for appearance. They are just tufts. See the related link for more information.The tufts seen on owls are not ears, though they may be connected to the nerves of the ears, they are an extension of the facial disc, making it larger. The tufts are also used to display the owls mood, flat against its head for angry, bolt upright for alert and so on.
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.
Where are the feathers called plummels located on a owls wing?
tips of the main feathers
What are the circle of feathers around owls eyes called?
Facial Disk
Why do young Barn owls need feathers?
Young barn owls need feathers to keep them warm and for flight once strong enough.
What are the tops of a barn owls head called?
the tops of barn owls heads are called head tufts
Are the tufts of feathers on the horned owl its ears?
No. They are just for appearance. They are just tufts. See the related link for more information.The tufts seen on owls are not ears, though they may be connected to the nerves of the ears, they are an extension of the facial disc, making it larger. The tufts are also used to display the owls mood, flat against its head for angry, bolt upright for alert and so on.
Why are America's large owls called great horned owls?
Ear Tufts
Do Barn Owls have tufts?
No. Some species of owl have feathery tufts that are sometimes mistaken for ears. Barn owls do not have these.
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.
Where are the feathers called plummels located on a owls wing?
tips of the main feathers
Why is a great horned owl called a great horned owl?
A Great Horned Owl is called such because of the 'horns' they have on top of their heads. They actually aren't horns, or ears, as some think, but simply tufts of feathers that appears to look like a pair of horns.
Do snowy owls have tufts?
yes Lauren
What are the circle of feathers around owls eyes called?
Facial Disk
Why don't owls have necks?
Owls do have a neck, with 14 vertebrae which allows the owls head to turn about 270 degrees. However, because the owls feathers are so thickly covered, it is only when the owl stretches that the neck becomes apparent.
Does owls have feathers?
Yes.
Body covering of a owl?
All owls are covered with feathers of different colors.
