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The structure and delicate softness of its feathers allow a Barn Owl to approach its prey almost without sound. This skillful hunting is enhanced by exceptional sight in dim light, and also acute hearing. The Barn Owl’s ability to locate prey by sound, even when concealed by snow or leaves, is the most precise of any animal yet tested. This young Barn Owlet is about five weeks old and actually weighs more than its parents. During and after the fledging period, it will gradually lose weight, as it learns to hunt for itself. Watch a video of an owl hunting.