Narwhal, our resident Great Horned Owl, showing off his facial disc, a special set of concave feathers that collects and directs sound to his ears hidden beneath the fluff. This feathered dish lets owls hear even the faintest sounds, like prey moving under snow! #GreatHornedOwl #Owls #OwlAdaptations

#DidYouKnow Unlike other birds, Owls lack a crop, a pouch in the throat of most birds that stores food for later digestion. Their unique digestive process leads to the formation of owl pellets, compact bundles of undigested parts like bones and fur. #Owls #OwlAdaptations #Owlidays

Boris, a Great Gray Owl here at the Alaska Raptor Center, showing off his facial disc, a special set of concave feathers that collects and directs sound to his ears hidden beneath the fluff. #GreatGrayOwl #owls #OwlAdaptations