Barn owls, in particular, are on another level. Known for their pale heart-shaped face and shrill calls, these fascinating ...

One of the most elusive and mysterious owls of Ohio is the barn owl (Tyto alba). This very large predator, measuring 16 inches long with a wingspan of 3 ½ feet, has a heart-shaped face, large dark ...

When a sound reaching the ear is loud enough, auditory neurons simply accept that sound and ignore subsequent reverberations, Takahashi said. "If someone were to call out your name from behind you, ...

A barn owl is “safe and sound” after losing most of his feathers to the Silverado fire’s flames. Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority first spotted the bird while battling the Irvine ...

Predicting the future state of the world is essential for generating adaptive behavior. For example, to orient the eyes toward a moving stimulus, an animal must predict the future position of the ...