Owls are a species of bird that has been associated with wisdom since ancient times, perhaps because of their shape, perhaps because of their attitude. The truth is that they are nocturnal animals that emit their lulling song in the dark and sleep during the day. It is well known that adults sleep standing up, so they do not appear to be napping and go unnoticed. But, Have you ever wondered how baby owls sleep, because they do it upside down and they look extremely adorable.
These mysterious birds usually sleep during the day, while at night they have their highest activity. They sleep very discreetly on the branches of the trees and to go even more unnoticed, they do so standing up. However, one of the most outstanding characteristics is that their heads are very large compared to their body. Thus, baby owls sleep on their stomachs due to the heavy weight of their heads, that her tender body is not yet able to bear. So the alternative is to lie face down on the nearest branch to enjoy a nice nap.
Baby owls, the most endearing birds
The intriguing behavior has astounded netizens who can’t believe the cute look of baby owls sleeping on their stomachs. What is most striking is that they seem to rest like an extremely tired person, lying face down and completely collapsed. On some occasions, evenThey collapse onto their chests and turn their heads to the side before falling into a reverie.which makes them even more adorable to look at.
But the most surprising thing is that they do not need an extremely flat and stable surface to nap on. They lie face down on the branches of the trees and do not fall, how do they do it? This is thanks to your finger or hind claw also called halluxwhich hooks the small birds to the branch. Thanks to their hind claw, baby owls can rest from the weight of their heads and at the same time have a restful sleep. Although incidentally it allows us to be more amazed with these beautiful birds that certainly have an extremely touching appearance.
Tanja Brandt
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