Owls' Silent Flight Experiment: How Can Owls Hunt in Silence Mode?

[@dadsfreetimeclassicgaming1220]

I am actually kind of mad that they're playing music over footage in which they're describing sound to us. Instead of letting us actually hear what the hell is going on.

[@TheFilmFatale]

Agreed. It would also be kind of jarring (in a positive way) to draw the viewers’ attention to “listening” to silence. But as-is, the habit of playing background music over narration misses an opportunity to communicate that key concept of silence.

[@Kiyoone]

totally agree...

[@Icybloxfam]

Womp womp

[@christian.dominic]

quiet!im trying to read these comments..

[@stevebennett9839]

Owls are such cool birds. I love hearing them calling at night when im in laying in bed. I always wonder where they are in relation to my house.

[@terramater]

Hi @stevebennett9839! They really are such cool birds! 🦉

[@SMGAPR8]

Amazing birds, with a distinct sound,

[@terramater]

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[@downhilldom84]

🦉 Very detailed information. I think, BBC also made a video to this topic with high precision microphones. Very fascinating and beautiful birds!

[@terramater]

Hi @downhilldom84! We often co co-productions with BBC, so it's possible that's the same footage. :)

[@WashweshnyW]

This video is pure magic! Forget fighter jets, owls are the true masters of silent flight. Watching them glide through the night like feathery phantoms is simply mesmerizing. The experiment to understand their secret is fascinating. It's incredible to think how something as seemingly simple as feather structure can have such a dramatic impact on sound. Nature truly is an ingenious engineer! While the comment about beauty is spot on (owls are undeniably gorgeous!), this video goes beyond aesthetics. It delves into the evolutionary marvel that allows owls to be such silent, efficient hunters. The element of surprise is everything for these nocturnal predators! This experiment is like peeking behind the curtain of owl superpowers. We're learning about their unique wing shapes, specialized feathers, and flight techniques. It's a whole new level of appreciation for these magnificent birds. Thank you to the creators for bringing us closer to these silent assassins of the night. This is a must-watch for anyone curious about the wonders of nature and the incredible adaptations that allow creatures to thrive in their environment.

[@terramater]

Hi @WashweshnyW! Thank you for the nice words! Great to hear that you enjoyed the video!

[@christinedytrych833]

Love to be informed with these great videos. The only problem, is the "back ground music" It is way to loud, competing with the audio of the video! That is why it is called Background music.

[@nicdesmedt7443]

For the sound being produced behind the owl not to matter for pray scaring, the owl would need to travel at a speed faster than or equal to the speed of sound, which would be roughly over 1000km/h. A feet which is very rare in nature to the point that it is bar non existent. A small oversight to be fair.

[@scottrackley4457]

There's a special moment when you see a shadow at dusk, and do not hear it. That was an owl, and it is eerie. You simply cannot hear them.

[@terramater]

Indeed, the sight of an owl at dusk is a unique spectacle. Their ability to hunt silently stems from their fascinating adaptations, making them some of the most skilled hunters in the animal kingdom. It's certainly eerie, but it's also a testament to the wonders of nature and evolution.

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

If anyone is near Vermont, VINS houses some owls at their facility in Quechee. They put on a presentation with those that have been injured and can no longer be released into the wild. They are fascinating!

[@kathyboly19]

Every fall (like clockwork) these two HUGE owls show up and perch on the over-arch of the street light. I don't know which type of owls they are, but I LOVE listening to their hoots and calls.

[@terramater]

Hi @kathyboly19! So beautiful! You should take some photos ❤️

[@kathyboly19]

@@terramater We have tried but the flash makes them fly away and we want them to be comfortable enough to stay there.

[@terramater]

🥲

[@rositasultana3958]

🦉 fascinating!

[@terramater]

Hi @rositasultana3958! Owls are awesome, right? 😍

[@rositasultana3958]

@@terramater *Hedwig rules*

[@anasghaffar7837]

Where I live, a years ago there was an owl's nest close to my house. Everytime I would go for evening prayer the owl would strike my head out of the blue. Not even once I heard them flying towards me. Sometimes I would just throw punches in the air around my head to deter them. I understood it was their territorial defence but their silent flight impressed me.

[@terramater]

Wow! Sounds scary, but pretty cool at the same time, you really experienced he owl silent flight ❤️

[@a.i2625]

Please make a video on the cape buffaloes of Manda bay. These animals survive because of some kind people. It will be an amazing story about friendship between humans and wildlife.

[@terramater]

Hi @a.i2625! Suggestions are always welcome, thanks! 🤗

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Love owls, and this is another video about owls' sensational hearing and absolutely soundless flight. Been to falconries and bird sanctuaries and witnessed myself that it's factual, you can't hear these fascinating birds in flight even when they're passing inches above your head. But in every broadcast about wildlife that is not about owls specifically but shows one in flight, they have some wing-flapping sound edited in, even on BBC the producer of this very program.

[@terramater]

Thanks for your comment! It's truly fascinating how owls have evolved to master silent flight. Their wing adaptations are specially designed for noise reduction, making them exceptional hunters. It’s always interesting to see behind-the-scenes of nature documentaries and how sometimes sound effects are added for dramatic effect.

[@drayduke]

So this Kenza the same bird from the BBC Earth test clip. Also the same bird experts. How nice.

[@mShykot]

I remember I saw this video on BBC Earth

[@AuthenticDarren]

Perhaps the owl is more comfortable when all the surrounding fauna can't hear it either, creatures that would warn nearby creatures of their presence, competing hunters and threats that could bother them if they knew they were there. So eliminating the sound of all of it's flight would certainly be an advantage. If it couldn't do that then his cover would be blown every time he changed his hunting perch. He doesn't want to unnecessarily arouse any suspicions. He likes to catch his prey when the prey's guard is right down, it's easier.

[@rjung_ch]

They such beautiful animals. Cheers 👍💪✌

[@terramater]

Hi @rjung_ch! They really are!

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

They are*, indeed.

[@scifino1]

🦉great video!

[@terramater]

Hi @scifino1! Thanks for watching!

[@carlobelen5024]

The owl contains the long velvet down feathers found on wings and legs absorb the sound frequencies.

[@kdrmh]

More noise and music in the footage to express silence.. weird. lol

[@chiqadee5996]

I love owls. But I have an indigenous friend who is terrified of them. Her explanation is they are bad omens. Where does this come from? Why do some people think they are bad omens?🦉

[@Carlos-bz5oo]

Owls are associated with death in many cultures. I don't know what your friend's culture is, but if they're Native American they tend to be associated with gods of the underworld and creatures like wendigos

[@Jules-kp7rw]

Because they have primitive beliefs. Owls have a strange face that can be unsettling, fly silently during the night which is when humans are most vulnerable as we can't see much. That makes sense that primitive cultures associated them with bad stuff.

[@Carlos-bz5oo]

@@Jules-kp7rw Refrain from referring to other cultures as "primitive". Especially if the OP's friend is Native American, which had great empires and advanced technology

[@chiqadee5996]

Thank you for the info. She is Native American. She takes me to the Pow Wows, but not traditional ceremonies. I had a huge clear poster with an owl on a branch, moon and clouds in the background on my door for Halloween. She wouldn't come into my house until I took it down. Which I did. She said 'Don't put any owls up, because it was a bad omen.' She didn't explain why, she just to trust her they are bad.

[@Jules-kp7rw]

@@chiqadee5996 Tell her that owls are great because they kill a lot of rodents which tend to be a problem for us humans as they carry diseases and damage our food storage and production systems. Owls help us. They're like flying cats. Like insectivore bats, they look creepy but are very beneficial to humans.

[@johnanson5894]

🌲Wonderfowl!!!🦉🌳

[@alveolate]

Owlsome

[@DiegoFrmVeg]

She think I’m texting girls in bed while she sleep but I’m learning bout owls😪😂 📡 5:55

[@tashriquekarriem8865]

Owl has a PHD in flight

[@dangurban7667]

You can see in the video the frequency of the owl's wings beating.. That is the fundamental frequency of sound. It has no harmonics in the audio field.

[@ronstiles2681]

I have owls hunt in my yard I ha heard them landing and taking off ,granted owls I've seen are of bigger size ,but you can definitely hear them

[@blunzengrostl5899]

🦉 🦉 🦉

[@willieknows2708]

Lovely 😀

[@terramater]

🥰

[@Kiyoone]

I mean... Anyone is DEAD SILENT with loud BGM going on... I also can't hear a thing from humans when i go to a rave. The same is going on here. You guys should have silenced this distracting music a little bit heh?

[@ionut716]

🦉🦉🦉

[@terramater]

whoo whoo🦉 Did you like the video?

[@hemanthk4075]

This is whowlsome ❤

[@terramater]

Hi @hemanthk4075! Thanks for watching! 🦉💛

[@hemanthk4075]

@@terramater 🙌

[@snehal50samarpit]

Still 455k ..someone cursed you or what!

[@mattbesaw2078]

Owls are cool as fuck

[@terramater]

They're soooo cool!

[@dangurban7667]

It must be infrasound!

[@BluedMarble]

Like a ninja 🥷!

[@terramater]

Hi @user-my5gj4me6q! Totally! 🥷🏻

[@einsatzweaver318]

And since our channel is not an owl...😂

[@nycupofjoe497]

🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉❤

[@lumiepop5049]

I wasn't wearing my glasses and thought the thumbnail was a hyper realistic render of Momo from Avatar hahaha

[@terramater]

Hi @lumiepop5049! haha. And how did you like the video (with your glasses on)? 🦉

[@lumiepop5049]

​​@@terramater It was great! Owls have such an amazing way of moving. I had no idea they rely on sound to fly!

[@Stikker021]

🦉

[@nivi161]

Like and abo for owl love from Germany

[@terramater]

Hi @nivi161! Awww, thanks a lot! 🦉💛

[@philliptshabalala1330]

Hearing evolved 5 times but no one has observed animals evolving to defend against extinction. It's rather intelligent design, not evolution

[@jonire8917]

It depends what you beleive in, problem is that many beleivers take their beleif as a fact and dont respect others beleif. Thats a reason for wars, terrorism and similar.

[@philliptshabalala1330]

@jonire8917 not everything is about beliefs but careful study of biology over decades has clearly shown how complex humans and animals design is. Your phone didn't evolve into a sophisticated communication, media & creative tool but was created through several evolutions of phone technology.

[@paddyroodzant4760]

You have way too much noise in your video. Cant truly comprehend the silence of the owls.

[@nilanjanachatterjee9023]

😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@CliffLambson]

howly

[@terramater]

Hi @CliffLambson! That's a good one! ;)

[@ais_robotic]

Who design it ! suvan Allah !! how allah create it!

[@SANDIPDA999]

Owl

[@robertwayne352]

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[@Stephaniezamora311]

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[@hassanalfa-xq3vf]

In my culture this wonderful bird is associated with witchery

[@SolomonGordonX]

OV-HOE

[@totoitekelcha7628]

Dont try to force us to belive in your theory of evolution.

[@terramater]

We are not forcing anyone. Evolution is a proven scientific fact. You can choose to believe in what you want, but please don't try to force us in believing the same.

[@totoitekelcha7628]

@terramater not oroven

[@terramater]

@@totoitekelcha7628 yes very much proven

[@totoitekelcha7628]

@terramater no

[@terramater]

@@totoitekelcha7628 So since this is leading to nowhere I am gonna stop writing with you now. If you can't except the fact that evolution is a real and proven fact i would recommend you to move along. Have a nice day 😁

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