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Western Soundscapes: Silent Flight
Jeff Rice (2010-08-25)
Eastern Screech Owl Photo by: Vicki DeLoach via flickr.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (kuer) - Sounds and hearing are vital parts of animal communication and survival. But sometimes the ability to be quiet is just as important, especially for predators like owls. As part of the Western Soundscapes radio series, raptor Biologist Kim Middleton explains how owls are adapted for silent flight. Kim Middleton is a raptor biologist, and spoke to us from the offices of the Peregrine Fund in Boise, Idaho. Special thanks to the National Park Service for the use of their Great Horned Owl recordings.

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