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Experiment! How Does An Owl Fly So Silently? | Super Powered Owls | BBC
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A BBC Earth clip from Super Powered Owls in which the team uses sensitive sound equipment to compare owl flight with other birds. It shows why owls fly almost silently.
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Linked in owl-feather and quiet-flight threads as a clear audio comparison.
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To really appreciate how silent Owls are as compared to other birds, see this excellent video from BBC: [VIDEO]
Read original comment ↗I also love the longer clip with the bed of feathers: [VIDEO] It gives a good visual as to how much air is being moved/disturbed during the flight/glide of each.
Read original comment ↗I'm willing to bet the name "Great Horned Owl" was purposeful for a vehicle where quiet is a priority. Owls have feathers which make them essentially silent in flight. [VIDEO]
Read original comment ↗BBC nature video about silent owl flight. Flight and audio comparisons of owls and some other birds. [VIDEO]
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