From Blackland Prairie Raptor Center

Did you know that owls can control each of their plumicorns (ear tufts) individually? This Great Horned Owl is giving us a demonstration of its plumicorns.

    • anon6789@lemmy.worldOP
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      6 months ago

      I do too. I see some people try to say they’re used as part of their camouflage, but they seem way too small for that. I think they’re more for emoting. They do help with looking angry and surprised!