{"id":58833,"title":"3 Things You Didn't Know About Owls","description":"Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees, their eyes can't move and most fly almost silently. Three owl facts, and the owl designs they inspired.","content":"

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Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees, their eyes can't move and most fly almost silently. Here are three owl facts that surprised us, and the owl designs they inspired.<\/p>

1. Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees<\/h2>

That's three-quarters of the way round. Owls have extra bones in their necks, which lets them look behind themselves without moving their bodies.<\/p>

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2. Their eyes can't move<\/h2>

An owl's eyes are long and tube-shaped, not round like ours, so they stay fixed in place. To look at something, an owl turns its whole head instead. That's why the head turn matters so much.<\/p>

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3. Most owls fly almost silently<\/h2>

The front edges of their wing feathers have tiny comb-like edges, and the back edges are soft and fringed. Together they break up the air as it moves over the wing, so there's barely a whoosh.<\/p>

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Wear the owl<\/h2>

Our Creature Creator designed the owl with its big eyes front and centre. The NeuroInk owl is styled from an octopus pattern. Look closer and you'll find it.<\/p>

The Gem-Eyed Owl Jumper \u2013 Women's Relaxed Fit<\/u><\/a><\/p>

NeuroInk Owl Jumper \u2013 Men's Oversized<\/u><\/a><\/p>

NeuroInk Owl Long Sleeve Tee \u2013 Women's Fit<\/u><\/a><\/p>

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New animal facts every Friday on Instagram and Facebook. Follow @nfauna.uk to see the next one first.<\/p>

Sources: Forest Preserve District of Will County, \"Five fascinating facts you probably don't know about owls\"<\/u><\/a>; Stanford Birds, \"How Owls Hunt in the Dark<\/u><\/a>\". Owl photos: Pexels.<\/p>","urlTitle":"3-things-you-didnt-know-about-owls","url":"\/blog\/3-things-you-didnt-know-about-owls\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/3-things-you-didnt-know-about-owls\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/nfauna.co.uk\/blog\/3-things-you-didnt-know-about-owls\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1792659424,"updatedAt":1792660315,"publishedAt":1792660314,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":405037,"name":"NFAUNA"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/qz6rs5gckzx9ntrk9nppf89w208wliafp9fsljiq9zvedamj.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/qz6rs5gckzx9ntrk9nppf89w208wliafp9fsljiq9zvedamj.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/qz6rs5gckzx9ntrk9nppf89w208wliafp9fsljiq9zvedamj.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"Owl Facts: Heads, Eyes & Silent Flight | NFAUNA","metaDescription":"Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees, their eyes can't move and they fly almost silently. Three owl facts, then wear the owl.","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":52416,"title":"Wear Your Inner Animal: The Story Behind NFAUNA","url":"\/blog\/the-dual-dna-of-nfauna\/","urlTitle":"the-dual-dna-of-nfauna","division":405037,"description":"Every NFAUNA design starts with an animal. Meet NeuroInk, Wild and Muted: animal clothing from a designer who is neurodivergent.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/sisf6ms0lafqgujt8b4bwg4ylyfdlqtmvl3zhwlrsleeuzpy.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/sisf6ms0lafqgujt8b4bwg4ylyfdlqtmvl3zhwlrsleeuzpy.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}