In the western world, this animal is considered a symbol of wisdom, but in some places in Indonesia are considered carriers foreshadow death, hence the name Owl. Even so not at all the places in the archipelago this bird called the owl. In the western world, this animal is considered a symbol of wisdom, but in some places in Indonesia are considered carriers foreshadow death, hence the name Owl. Even so not at all the places in the archipelago this bird called the owl. In Java, for example, the name of this bird is Manuk Dares is no connotation with death or ghosts. In North Sulawesi, owls known as Manguni.
Owls are known for big eyes and facing forward, not like most other bird species whose eyes facing sideways. Together with the crooked beak sharp as a hawk and arrangement of feathers on the head in a circle face, the look "face" owl is so impressive and sometimes creepy. Moreover, the bird's neck is so flexible so that his face can be rotated 180 degrees to the rear.
Generally hairy mottled owl, brown or gray with black spots and white. Behavior that is often combined with sculpting and did not move much, it is not easy to make the bird look; so even when sleeping during the day under the auspices of the leaves.
Owls are generally short tail, but large and wide wings. Wing span reaches about three times the length of its body.
Habit.
Most types of owls hunt at night, although partly hunt when the dimly lit at dawn and evening (crepuscular) and there are also some that hunt during the day.Eyes facing forward, making it possible to measure the distance to the right; strong beak and sharp; feet are nimble and able to grip it firmly; and the ability to fly without being noisy, which is the basis for the ability to hunt in the dark of night. Some types can even estimate the distance and position of prey in total darkness, just based on the sense of hearing is assisted by his feathers to direct sound.
Owls hunt a variety of animals such as insects, frogs, rats, and others.
Nest mainly made in the holes of trees, or in between palm leaf midrib nation. Some types also often utilize the spaces in the building, such as under a roof or empty holes. Depending on the variety, lay between one to four grains, mostly white or mottled white.
Rat exterminator.
Owl is one type of owl is often used as an animal pest rodents in the agricultural sector. Owl is the mortal enemy of the rat. Because it started a lot of farmers and agricultural companies that use owls to combat rat infestation. Owls more effective than control rats using rat poison, gropyokan (rat hunting involves a lot of people together and in unison) and others.
As natural predators, owls Husky type mice Java is the most popular hunting and reliably, both in oil palm plantations and rice farming. In agriculture, a pair of owls can protect 25 hectares of rice crops. Within a year, the owl's tail can prey on rats in 1300.
Owl is also an effective predator rats in oil palm plantations. Use of owls can reduce rat infestation on young palm plants to below 5 percent. In terms of cost, control mice using owl attack is lower than the 50 percent reduction is chemically mice.
A number of local governments have started to use owls to improve the productivity of their rice crops, including government Pati. Starting in 2012, the Regent Starch Haryanto owl breeding program launched, with the cost of the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget. Bred owls used to help farmers repel mice. The local government also plans to issue a local regulation (Regulation) which forbade the hunting of birds including owls types.
Plan Pati government issued a ban on hunting regulation owl got a positive response from the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry. Indonesian Forestry Ministry plans to issue Ministerial Regulation on the protection of rare owls began in Indonesia.
Variety types.
Order Strigiformes consisted of two parts (familia), the rate hoarse bird or bird-ghost warehouse (Tytonidae) and the rate of true owls (Strigidae). Many of the types of this owl that is endemic (limited spread in one island or one region alone) in Indonesia, especially of the genus Tyto, Otus, and Ninox.
Owls are one of the most fascinating and mysterious raptors in the world. However, only a few of us who want to learn the unique birds of prey on this one. And some facts about this owl can be surprising, even for the most experienced bird lovers though. Here are 20 interesting facts about owls.
1. There are more than 150 species of owl in the world. Some calculations show
there are more than 220 species, depending on how the owl is classified.
Only 19 species of owls found in North America.
there are more than 220 species, depending on how the owl is classified.
Only 19 species of owls found in North America.
2. Owls can be found in different habitats all around the world and several
species of owls can be found on all continents except Antarctica.
species of owls can be found on all continents except Antarctica.
3. All owls have a straight posture and a forward-facing eyes that give them
binocular vision, just like humans.
binocular vision, just like humans.
4. Many species of owls have asymmetrical ears of different sizes and heights in his head. This configuration makes this bird superior hearing and have the
ability to determine the position of prey, even when he can not see their prey.
ability to determine the position of prey, even when he can not see their prey.
5. Several species of owls have tufts "ears" on the head, but it's actually not the
ear. Tufts of fur can indicate mood bird, helped him in camouflage, or used to
show aggression.
ear. Tufts of fur can indicate mood bird, helped him in camouflage, or used to
show aggression.
6. Shape average and round face owl was able to channel sound into the ear of
birds and enlarge it as much as ten times as much to help him hear voices that
are undetectable by humans.
birds and enlarge it as much as ten times as much to help him hear voices that
are undetectable by humans.
7. Eye owl supported by bony eye socket and this bird can not ogle-their eyes.
Instead, the owl is able to rotate their heads up to 270 degrees.
Instead, the owl is able to rotate their heads up to 270 degrees.
8. Owls have three eyelids: one for blinking, one for sleeping and one to keep
the eyes clean and healthy.
the eyes clean and healthy.
9. Types of owl barn owl can eat up to 1,000 mice each year, and many farmers
tried to invite birds to help control rodent populations in agricultural land.
tried to invite birds to help control rodent populations in agricultural land.
10. Owls are carnivores and will eat mice, small or medium-sized mammals,
nocturnal insects, fish, and other birds. After digesting their food, regurgitate an owl pellet consisting of hard bone fragments, hair, teeth, and other
materials that can not be digested. Ornithologist use the pellets to learn about owl food further.
nocturnal insects, fish, and other birds. After digesting their food, regurgitate an owl pellet consisting of hard bone fragments, hair, teeth, and other
materials that can not be digested. Ornithologist use the pellets to learn about owl food further.
11. Owls have zygodactyl feet with two toes pointing forward and two toes
pointing backwards. This configuration gives a stronger grip so that they can be effective predators.
pointing backwards. This configuration gives a stronger grip so that they can be effective predators.
12. Owls have special feathers with a soft fringe to muffle the sound when they
fly. Broad wings and a lightweight body also makes a silent flying creatures, which helps them catch prey with ease.
fly. Broad wings and a lightweight body also makes a silent flying creatures, which helps them catch prey with ease.
13. In most owl species, females are larger, heavier, and more aggressive than
males. If its dimorphic, females often have a richer color than the males.
males. If its dimorphic, females often have a richer color than the males.
14. Not all voiced owl, and owls can make different types of sounds, such as
squealing, screeching, barking and hissing. During the nesting season, the
owls sound often heard up to several kilometers.
squealing, screeching, barking and hissing. During the nesting season, the
owls sound often heard up to several kilometers.
15. Not all owl species are nocturnal. How often do owls seen during the day
depending on the intensity of light, food supply, and habitat.
depending on the intensity of light, food supply, and habitat.
16. Most owls do not migrate, but they can live a nomadic in search for the best
food sources. Some species, such as snowy owl, has a regular attack.
food sources. Some species, such as snowy owl, has a regular attack.
17. In English, a group of owls called a parliament, wisdom, or study. While
baby owl called owlet.
baby owl called owlet.
18. Fossil-old owls have been found up to 58 million years ago. Fossil largest
owl, Orinmegalonyx oteroi, has a height of about three meters.
owl, Orinmegalonyx oteroi, has a height of about three meters.
19. Owl has long been a symbol of culture and they have been found in cave
paintings in France, in Egyptian hieroglyphics, and even in Mayan art.
Today, many trust that associate owls with bad luck, death, and so forth in
many cultures.
paintings in France, in Egyptian hieroglyphics, and even in Mayan art.
Today, many trust that associate owls with bad luck, death, and so forth in
many cultures.
20. The biggest threat to the owls is habitat loss, pesticide poisoning of birds and their food supply, and human persecution because of negative beliefs.
Thank you for reading this article. Written and posted by Bambang Sunarno. sunarnobambang86@gmail.com
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