Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?

Friday, May 15, 2020
An owl siting on the branch of tree

I saw owls in my backyard sometimes, but I never know that they fly so smoothly without sound.

To have an idea, you may compare an owl and other birds while they are flying in this video: Experiment! How Does An Owl Fly So Silently?

It is clear that other birds produce sound while their wings flap. The noise is due to air turbulence created by flapping wings.

In case of owl, no sound is produced is relating to at least to three following factors:
- the structure of two wings resemble to the comb
- wings have great quality of velvet feathers to form soft layers
- owl’s feathers form the ragged fringe on the wing trailing edge.

The combination of these 3 factors is believed to reduce turbulence noise while owl flying.

Another reason that owl has broad wings, thus make its gliding more, but flapping less. Gliding more means no noise, silent.

Flying silently make owls to be efficient predator in the night, their prey can not able to detect dangerous warning.

In many palm plantations, owls have been used to reduce damages due to rodent pests. They could catch 3 to 5 rats per night. Success story of using silent flying predator.
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  1. camdanduslerMay 16, 2020 at 1:20 AM

    Thanks for your informative article 😊

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 3:34 AM

      one of unique birds....

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      An owl siting on the branch of tree

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    2. Tanza ErlambangApril 21, 2022 at 5:47 PM

      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?

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  2. SaruskiMay 16, 2020 at 1:52 AM

    Is very interesting

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 3:38 AM

      Thank you to visit:
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      I saw owls in my backyard sometimes, but I never know that they fly so smoothly without sound.

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    2. Tanza ErlambangMay 10, 2022 at 5:15 AM

      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?

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  3. JeffMay 16, 2020 at 3:50 AM

    Interesting--I agree that they have the ability to glide very stealthy, but if they are to gain altitude, I'm pretty sure I've heard the flapping of their wings. We have several owls in our neighborhood and they are great at reducing the number of marsh rats and squirrels.

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 4:59 AM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      To have an idea, you may compare an owl and other birds while they are flying in this video: Experiment! How Does An Owl Fly So Silently?

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    2. Tanza ErlambangMay 10, 2022 at 5:15 AM

      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?

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  4. Ewa_SMay 16, 2020 at 5:19 AM

    I had no idea - I never saw a live owl
    greetings
    Lili

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 5:36 AM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      It is clear that other birds produce sound while their wings flap. The noise is due to air turbulence created by flapping wings.

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    2. Tanza ErlambangNovember 18, 2022 at 5:10 PM

      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?

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  5. ChristineMay 16, 2020 at 5:40 AM

    That is amazing. I just learned the little hummingbirds cannot walk.

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 5:54 AM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      In case of owl, no sound is produced is relating to at least to three following factors:
      - the structure of two wings resemble to the comb
      - wings have great quality of velvet feathers to form soft layers
      - owl’s feathers form the ragged fringe on the wing trailing edge.

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  6. Miss Val's CreationsMay 16, 2020 at 7:34 AM

    Owls are stunning creatures. I did not realize their wings did not make noise in flight.

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 7:23 AM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      The combination of these 3 factors is believed to reduce turbulence noise while owl flying.

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  7. KayaMay 16, 2020 at 9:02 AM

    I didn't know that an owl flies without sound. The video is amazing and it's true there wasn't sound at all when it came to an owl's turn to fly.
    Have a nice weekend, safe and healthy!

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 8:03 AM

      I just know...amazing

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      Another reason that owl has broad wings, thus make its gliding more, but flapping less. Gliding more means no noise, silent.

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  8. OrangeCosmeticsMay 16, 2020 at 11:21 AM

    So quite animals. Beautiful.

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 8:12 AM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      Flying silently make owls to be efficient predator in the night, their prey can not able to detect dangerous warning.

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  9. Simple GirlMay 16, 2020 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful animal :)

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 10:20 AM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      In many palm plantations, owls have been used to reduce damages due to rodent pests. They could catch 3 to 5 rats per night. Success story of using silent flying predator.

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  10. GiancarloMay 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM

    Buona serata e serena domenica.

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 11:59 AM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      An owl siting on the branch of tree

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  11. CatyMay 16, 2020 at 1:21 PM

    How curious that an owl doesn't make noise! It is something that I did not know, thank you very much for sharing it Tanza, very interesting. I have heard pigeons fly, they make noise when they take flight and when they "land" on the ground.
    Have a great weekend,
    big hugs, Caty

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 4:47 PM

      I just read it....

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      I saw owls in my backyard sometimes, but I never know that they fly so smoothly without sound.

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  12. Nanny's Pansy PatchMay 16, 2020 at 5:26 PM

    Owls are so beautiful and great to have in your area. I do know that at night I can hear them Howl!

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 5:20 PM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      To have an idea, you may compare an owl and other birds while they are flying in this video: EXPERIMENT! HOW DOES AN OWL FLY SO SILENTLY?

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  13. Chris LallyMay 16, 2020 at 5:52 PM

    So incredibly graceful and beautiful! Thank you for the link to the video, Tanza. I really enjoyed it:)

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 20, 2020 at 5:52 PM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      It is clear that other birds produce sound while their wings flap. The noise is due to air turbulence created by flapping wings.

      Delete
  14. dellgirlMay 16, 2020 at 8:09 PM

    No, I did not Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds. That's very interesting. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 21, 2020 at 6:25 AM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      In case of owl, no sound is produced is relating to at least to three following factors:
      - the structure of two wings resemble to the comb
      - wings have great quality of velvet feathers to form soft layers
      - owl’s feathers form the ragged fringe on the wing trailing edge.

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  15. AgataMay 17, 2020 at 1:22 AM

    Thats very interesting info :)

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 24, 2020 at 10:37 AM

      Thank you to visit:
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      The combination of these 3 factors is believed to reduce turbulence noise while owl flying.

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  16. R's RueMay 17, 2020 at 6:06 AM

    Very interesting.

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 24, 2020 at 11:30 AM

      Thank you to visit-
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?

      Another reason that owl has broad wings, thus make its gliding more, but flapping less. Gliding more means no noise, silent.

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  17. Bob BushellMay 17, 2020 at 7:56 AM

    Owls are silent warriors, love them.

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 24, 2020 at 11:46 AM

      Thank you to visit-
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
      -
      Flying silently make owls to be efficient predator in the night, their prey can not able to detect dangerous warning.

      Delete
  18. Mami Made ItMay 19, 2020 at 5:24 AM

    Wow that's interesting. Love owls!

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    1. Tanza ErlambangMay 24, 2020 at 12:31 PM

      Thank you to visit-
      Do You Know that an Owl Flies Without Sounds?
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      In many palm plantations, owls have been used to reduce damages due to rodent pests. They could catch 3 to 5 rats per night. Success story of using silent flying predator.

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  19. Hanaskl2703@gmail.comAugust 6, 2020 at 9:09 PM

    I just see owl on the picture.
    Never known owl could catch arts.
    Have a nice week-end.

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    1. Tanza ErlambangApril 21, 2022 at 5:46 PM

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