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I wonder if there's an 'engineering tradeoff' to their quiet flight. Would they be quicker/more efficient if they weren't constrained to be quiet? I suppose it
by MaxBarraclough 6y ago
I wonder if there's an 'engineering tradeoff' to their quiet flight. Would they be quicker/more efficient if they weren't constrained to be quiet?
I suppose it's unlikely we have a clear answer to this.
- KineticLensman 6y agoMany owl feathers lack preen oil, meaning they are less waterproof than other birds, increasing mortality in cold wet weather. Prolonged rain is very bad for many owls.
- MaxBarraclough 6y agoInteresting. Is this an adaptation to increase their stealthiness?
- KineticLensman 6y agoExactly