Photo by Scott Manne
No Photoshop here! Northern Hawk Owl being harassed by this monstrous Raven. Just look at the difference in size . Northern Maine. 1/31/24
Photo by Scott Manne
No Photoshop here! Northern Hawk Owl being harassed by this monstrous Raven. Just look at the difference in size . Northern Maine. 1/31/24
I had no idea about bird feet! This link (https://birdfact.com/anatomy-and-physiology/legs-and-feet/different-types-of-feet-and-their-functions) says anisodactyl feet are the most common. Zygodactyl feet are for climbing (woodpeckers) or holding food (parrots).
Very cool picture regardless, thank you for sharing!
Of course!
Another neat feeture about owl toes is one works like a bit like a thumb in that it can change position to grip different things.
From The Peregrine Fund: