You may have noticed that almost every species of passerine bird has a particular method of flying. Woodpeckers (including ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. - Denver Holt knows owls. As president of the Owl Research Institute in Charlo, Mont., Holt has spent years studying the habitat and habits of owls in western Montana. During that time ...

If you’ve seen an owl fly, you probably didn’t hear a thing. That’s because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise. Inspired by this natural ...

The micro-fringes on owl wings effectively suppress the noise while maintaining the aerodynamic performance of the wings comparable to that of a wing without the fringes. Owls are fascinating ...

Connecticut is home to eight species of owl, all of which face many human-related challenges. Local conservation efforts, including rehabilitation, are helping to protect these elusive birds of prey.

Rodney is a beloved barn owl, and his transformation from a young rescue hatchling to a full-grown adult is stunning.

Felting has been used for centuries to mat wool fibers together. Needle felting is much newer. Rather than using water and soap like the older “wet felting” technique, felters use a special barbed ...

Baby owls are some of the cutest creatures out there! Read here to learn more about their size after birth, and how they grow ...

A new soundproofing material (fluffy white disk, right image) that mimics the structure of owl skin and feathers reduced the rumble of a car engine more than a traditional felt fiber soundproofing ...