I Just Learned This Fact About Owls And It Explains SO Much About Why Their Heads Spin

Love them or loathe them, owls are giants in British birds and with good reason — these birds have calls that can be heard from half a mile away and, conversely, can spot prey from up to half a mile away, too!

However, one thing I’ve never been able to get my head around (pun intended) is why owls can spin their heads, and why they would even need to. I love owls but will admit that I think this is the stuff of nightmares. 

Audubon explained: “Owls can rotate their necks 270 degrees.