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No, it was simply made up for the purposes of a film. The author of the books, Kathryn Lasky, has studied owls for many years. She may therefore be aware that some (not many) species of owls do take blind snakes to their nest- and up to 40% of them do not eat the snakes. These nests then have a higher percentage of healthy young. There is, however, debate as to whether the owls do this intentionally or whether it is simply a beneficial coincidence. In her book and thus the film, the art of fiction has decided that it (blind snake in owl nest) is an intentional arrangement of "nursemaid or servant".
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Are barn owls blind?
No, barn owls are not blind. In fact, they have excellent vision, especially at night when they are most active. They rely on their keen eyesight and hearing to hunt effectively in low light conditions.
Do barn owls eat grey squirrels?
Barn owls will not hunt squirrels because squirrels are active in the day and barn owls are active at night.
How many species of Barn Owls are there?
There are approximately 16 recognized species of Barn Owls worldwide, with variations in size, coloration, and distribution.
Are Snowy Owls larger than the Barn Owl?
Yes, Snowy Owls are generally larger than Barn Owls. Snowy Owls have a wingspan of around 4.2-4.8 feet and stand about 20-27 inches tall, whereas Barn Owls have a wingspan of about 3.3-3.6 feet and stand about 12-15 inches tall.
How are the snakes and owls alike in the eating habits?
Snakes and owls both eat mice.
Do barn owls eat brown snakes?
Yes, barn owls do eat snakes
What are barn owls enemies?
snakes and foxies
Do barn owls eat snakes?
O~o i dun know but I think that barn owls eat the snakes... but "if possible" a snake may eat a barn owl.. DAT WOULD BE COOL though..
Can snakes eat barn owls?
well barn owls aren't cannibalistic that i know of but barn owls may be eaten by larger owls sometimes for example the great horned owl will sometimes prey on barn owls. in times of scarce food if a hatchling dies, yes, no food is wasted, other then that barn owls usually don't eat other barn owls.
What are the barn owls enemies?
Enemies of barn owls include hawks, eagles, and humans. Snakes also prey on young owls and unhatched eggs which are left unattended.
Are barn owls blind?
No, barn owls are not blind. In fact, they have excellent vision, especially at night when they are most active. They rely on their keen eyesight and hearing to hunt effectively in low light conditions.
Do owls have snakes living in their nest?
Yes, in some circumstances owls have snakes living in their nests.Texas slender blind snakes, Leptotyphlops dulcis, are often caught by owls to live in their nests. The snakes eat the larvae harmful to the owl chicks, and after the chicks mature and the owls abandon the nests, the snakes crawl down from the nest.
Will barn owls only mate with barn owls?
Yes, barn owls will only breed within the species.
Why can't barn owls fly?
Barn owls can fly.
What are the Barn Owls preditors?
Barn Owls don't have predators.
Are barn owls near extiction?
are barn owls endangered?
What are some common prey of barn owls?
usually little mice or mouses, they also eat little snakes.
