Summary
An owl swoops on prey in near silence. Deep Look zooms in on the comb-like fringe and soft surface of owl feathers that break up the sound of flapping, letting the owl fly without a whisper.
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Ages 7+Mild peril
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Talk about it
Owl feathers have soft, fringed edges that quiet the rush of air during flight. Silent wings mean prey never hears the owl coming.
- What about owl feathers makes their flight so quiet?
- Why is flying silently an advantage for a hunter?
- How is sound connected to whether the owl catches its prey?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: feather, fringe, sound, silent.
Try it: Wave a stiff paper, then a soft cloth, near your ear. Write which is quieter and how that helps an owl hunt.