Owls are able to turn their heads anywhere between 180 and 270 degrees. Despite the popular myth that owls can turn their heads 360 degrees around, it simply isn’t true. It may look like owls can turn their heads all the way around because of how far they able to turn it, then snapping back into the frontward facing position so quickly.
The ability to turn their heads so far to the side makes these creatures excellent hunters, because they are able to quickly spot prey on the ground while atop a tree or flying through the air.
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