Stories have been passed down from generations about owls. Many people believe that owls can turn their heads completely around. This is not true, but it may appear that way. Owls are able to turn three quarters of the way around and turn their heads very quickly. Owls have necks that are very flexible and are able to move their heads in all directions.
People also believe that owls are blind during daylight hours.
They can see perfectly well in daylight and see exceptionally well at night. Their excellent eyesight at night is used for hunting food. Owls have the best hearing of all birds. Their ears are located on the sides of their heads and are hidden by feathers. The ear-tufts at the top of an owl s head have nothing to do with how the owl hears.