Head-bobbing is done by Barn Owls to make up for an anatomical limitation. Their eyes are fixed, so to look up, down or to the side, they have to move their heads 🦉😍 #barnowl #birdwatching #nature #owlsofinstagram #owls #spring #nest #livecam #nestbox | Nest Box Live

Barn owls move their heads for two main reasons: To hunt and to defend themselves. When hunting, they bob and weave to pinpoint the location of prey by using their fixed eyes and asymmetrical ears in combination with a process called motion parallax. When they feel threatened, they perform a behavior called toe dusting which involves rhythmic head shaking while lowering their head and may be accompanied by a mantling posture to appear larger and more intimidating. Follow me for more wildlife fac