Owls can turn their heads really far around—looking directly behind themselves is no problem. But the idea they can turn their heads a full 360 degrees is a common misconception. Discover more about owl anatomy and why these birds seem so uncanny when they turn to look over their shoulder in this quick video from Bird Academy. Learn even more about owls with the free preview of our The Wonderful World of Owls course: https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/free-preview-the-wonderful-world-of-owls/ | C
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