Owls are one of the most fascinating families of birds that we can find in nature, not only because of their large eyes or the possibility of turning their head almost 360 degrees, but also because of the camouflage system they use to protect themselves from predators.
These are nocturnal birds that take advantage of the darkness to hunt their prey. The silence and darkness of the night is his favorite environment to go hunting. In addition, thanks to their silent wing flapping system, it allows them to go unnoticed by their prey.
During the day it is the opposite, they are usually in a fixed place and take advantage of the color of their feathers to blend in with the environment. They also have the characteristic that they can be made thinner or thicker depending on where they are, to blend as well as possible with nature.
Today we bring you 15 impressive images of this beautiful bird in camouflage circumstances, will you be able to locate it in each of the photos? In some of them, the great similarity of the color of its plumage with the wood or rocks where it is found stands out.
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