Silent hunters of the night sky, owls are among the most intriguing creatures in the animal kingdom. Their ability to turn their heads up to 270 degrees—combined with silent flight and exceptional night vision—showcases their remarkable adaptations. With over 200 species found across the globe, these birds contribute to ecological balance and are deeply woven into cultural traditions. Celebrated annually on August 4, International Owl Awareness Day not only honours their presence in nature but also raises awareness about the threats they face.
Great grey owls in their nest, Finland
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
Bodie State Historic Park, California, United States
-
Khao Sok National Park in Thailand
-
Hot enough to howl
-
A chocolate lovers favourite fruit
-
One giant leap for mankind
-
Traditional red fishermens cabins, Reine, Norway
-
Fragrant fields as far as the eye can see
-
International Whale Shark Day
-
Finding beauty in ruins
-
Happy Easter!
-
Happy World Water Day!
-
Winter at Valley Forge
-
Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
-
Thomsons gazelles, Maasai Mara, Kenya
-
Lets protect our turtles
-
Giant cuttlefish, Whyalla, South Australia, Australia
-
Chinese New Year
-
An experiment in sustainability
-
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
-
Eurasian lynx
-
Village of Zahara de la Sierra, Cadiz, Spain
-
Happy Valentines Day!
-
Rugged coasts and temperate rainforests
-
Spring is coming
-
A scented sea of purple
-
Spring equinox
-
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
-
Happy Fat Tuesday!
-
Pretty in pink
-
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Bing Wallpaper Gallery

