Barn Owl's Unique White plumage

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An owl’s ‘shocking’ color should hinder hunting. Scientists may have figured out why it works

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Barn owls are majestic nocturnal hunters that successfully prey on rodents scurrying along the ground below.

Scientists have long puzzled over a feature that would appear to handicap the bird during its midnight hunts.

Previous research had suggested that bright white coloration was essentially a form of shock and awe, exploiting rodents’ aversion to bright light.

The bird’s white reflective underside effectively mimics moonlight, according to the new study.

“Nocturnal ecology is an emerging field, and considering that half the animals in the planet are essentially nocturnal, adaptations to the natural cycles of the Moon are surely widespread,” he said. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com .

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