Do Birds Have Ears? Here's The Thing...
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Yes, birds have ears, but they're not as obvious as those of mammals
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Birds have inner and middle ears, like humans, but they lack the external pinna (the visible part of the ear)
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Instead, they have small, funnel-shaped openings, usually behind and below the eyes
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They are covered by specialised feathers called auriculars. These auriculars protect the ear and reduce wind noise
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The inner ear contains the cochlea, which converts sound waves into nerve signals, a process similar to humans
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Birds have ear canals that are located slightly behind and below their eyes
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They can hear a wide range of frequencies, and some, like owls, have exceptionally sensitive hearing
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Birds can pinpoint the location of sounds using their head shape and the difference in sound intensity between their ears
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