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From Xplor for Kids
January 2021 Issue
Predator Vs. Prey
Eastern Screech-Owl vs. White-Throated Sparrow
Silent Strike
Special feathers muffle the rush of air, so an owl can swoop without making a sound.
Talon-ted Toes
A screech-owl can rotate its outer toes backwards to get a stronger grip on wiggly prey.
Alarm Calls
When one sparrow sounds the alarm — chip, chip, chip! — others join in as they all dash for cover.
Eyes Spy
Feeding in a flock gives each sparrow extra eyes to watch for danger.
And the winner is…
Flocks offer predators extra targets, which drops the danger for individual birds. Most of the white-throats escape unscathed, but one sparrow sputters on takeoff and winds up as owl chow.
Also in this issue
This Issue's Staff:
Bonnie Chasteen
Les Fortenberry
Alexis (AJ) Joyce
Angie Daly Morfeld
Noppadol Paothong
Marci Porter
Laura Scheuler
Matt Seek
David Stonner
Stephanie Thurber
Cliff White
Mission & Vision
We protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources.
