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This unusual behaviour was noticed by researchers back in the 1980s, while they were observing the owls hunting. These captives are brought back to the nest alive. But one animal seems to be safe from the screech owls' talons: the Texas blind snake. When they capture prey, they kill it – often removing its head, you know, just to be sure – and bring it back to the tree hole where hungry owlets are waiting. Like all owls, they're expert hunters, flying on silent wings and snatching up prey under the cover of darkness.ĭuring nesting season, the birds don't just hunt for themselves. They're only 15-25cm tall and have a habit of crying nosily. Screech owls are natives of North Africa and they're known for their small size. Screech Owls in Texas are fond of bringing tiny blind snakes into their net after they go hunting. A bird and a snake having an amicable relationship is bizarre, right? Yeah, this is a real phenomenon which gives us the idea about how wonderful nature is.

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