染雾Description of an Owl
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Owls are fascinating creatures that have captured the imagination of humans for centuries. With their unique appearance and mysterious behavior, these nocturnal birds have become symbols of wisdom and intelligence. In this article, we will explore the physical characteristics and habits of owls, focusing on the majestic and enigmatic owl species known as the "Great Horned Owl."
The Great Horned Owl, scientifically known as Bubo virginianus, is one of the largest owls found in North and South America. It is named after the prominent feathered "horns" on its head, which are actually tufts of feathers and not true horns. These tufts help to camouflage the owl, blending in with its surroundings and making it appear larger and more intimidating to potential predators.
With a wingspan of up to five feet, the Great Horned Owl is a skilled hunter and can silently soar through the night sky in search of its prey. Its feathers are specially adapted to allow for silent flight, enabling it to surprise its victims without making a sound. This silent flight is facilitated by the unique structure of its feathers, which have fringed edges that break up the air turbulence and reduce noise.
The Great Horned Owl has excellent vision, with eyes that are adapted for night vision and enhanced depth perception. Its large, forward-facing eyes are fixed in their sockets, meaning it must turn its whole head to change its field of vision. This ability allows the owl to have a wide range of sight, almost 270 degrees, without needing to move its body.
In terms of diet, the Great Horned Owl is an opportunistic predator and will hunt a wide variety of prey, including rodents, birds, reptiles, and even other owls. It possesses strong talons and a powerful beak, both of which are essential for capturing and killing its prey. The owl's strong grip allows it to carry prey larger than its own body weight, making it a formidable predator in its ecosystem.
In conclusion, the Great Horned Owl is a magnificent creature that commands respect and awe. Its unique physical characteristics and hunting skills make it a successful predator in its environment. As humans, we should appreciate and protect these majestic birds, ensuring their continued existence and the ecological balance they contribute to.
描述猫头鹰英文作文200字 篇三
年轻的猫头鹰抓住了一只田鼠，正要将他处死时，田鼠说话了：“猫头鹰大哥，你知道为啥你能受到人们的尊重和保护吗？”
“这我比你清楚。”猫头鹰冷冷地说，“因为我是益鸟，能帮助人们消灭你们这些糟蹋粮食的坏蛋。”
“这就对了。”田鼠毫无临死时的恐惧感，凯凯而谈，“可你想过没有，若是你把我们从这块土地上一只一只地消灭掉了，人类还能尊敬你么？还能保护你吗？我认为那是不可能的，因为人类是实用主义者，今天你对他有用，他就给你戴上各种美丽的桂冠，把你捧上了天。而当你明天对他无用时，他就会一脚把你给踢开。”
猫头鹰听到这里不禁为自己的明天担心起来，慢慢地把抓着田鼠的爪子松开了，田鼠跑了。打那以后猫头鹰再也不抓田鼠了。
人们发现自己的田鼠有增无减，知道猫头鹰不好好地工作，于是，人们把猫头鹰抓住给卖掉了。
——要学会辨别好话和坏话。不然，把坏话当成好话来听，就会得到和猫头鹰一样可悲的结局。
描述猫头鹰英文作文200字 篇四
我是一只猫头鹰，已经2岁了，有着一双铜铃般的大眼，在黑夜里闪着绿光，一身褐色的羽毛，带钩的爪子，特别威武，老鼠见了，闻风丧胆。在我的家族里，每只猫头鹰一年就可以吃掉五百只老鼠，帮助人类消灭这个可恶的东西，我们是人类的朋友。
可是，社会越来越文明，“我们“的家庭情况越来越糟。森林里的很多树木都被人们砍伐了。我们失去了家园，流离失所，我的朋友们常常被人类伤害了，数量急剧减少。设想一下，如果我们的数量减少了，那么老鼠的数量势必大大增加了，这会给人类的生产和生活带来多大的危害啊！
人类啊，我的朋友，我多么希望你们可以积极地保护我们，请不要再捕捉我们，让我们有更多的成员去帮助农民消灭鼠。如果你们再伤害我们，那么最高兴的就是老鼠--这个你们最讨厌的敌人了。它们也将更肆无忌惮地歼害庄稼。那么你们怎能吃到优质的大米呢？怎么能拥有强壮的体魄呢？没有了粮食，又有什么能力存活在这个世界上呢？
描述猫头鹰英文作文200字 篇五
[M ā t ó u y ī ng] owls: owls sleep during the day and work at night. I can hear the owls. You can hardly see owls during the day.
The animals that move at night, such as bats and owls, only come out at night. Owls pe on mice. Owls go to the barn to rest.
中文翻译：
：[māo tóu yīng]猫头鹰：猫头鹰白天睡觉，晚上工作我能听到猫头鹰的叫声你白天几乎看不到猫头鹰，夜间活动的动物如蝙蝠和猫头鹰只在晚上出来猫头鹰俯冲在老鼠身上猫头鹰去谷仓休息。
描述猫头鹰英文作文200字 篇六
Owls are nearly noiseless hunters, swooping down on prey without any warning whoosh.
身为无声的猎人，猫头鹰是总能俯冲向猎物而不发出任何声响。
How do they do it?
这是怎么做到的呢?
We’ve known that the leading edge of an owl's wing has a comb of stiff feathers.
我们已经了解到猫头鹰的翅膀前端有一缕冠状的坚硬羽毛。
And the trailing edge has a flexible fringe, unlike the rigid trailing edge of a conventional bird wing.
而接下去的尾端则是一小段柔韧的弯曲，不像是一般的羽翼末端那样坚硬。
These two features contribute to a structure that produces almost no noise as it rushes through the air.
这两个特点成就了猫头鹰从天而降几乎无声无息的特点。
Now it appears that these predators have a third trick up their sleeves—or rather, wings—that allow them to be so silent but deadly.
而现在看上去似乎这种捕食者还有第三种独门工具使得它们的行动隐秘而且致命，那就是翅膀。
Researchers modeled the effect of the layer of down on the wing’s top surface.
研究人员们对于猫头鹰在俯冲时羽翼顶端表面上的一层结构的反应进行了模拟。
And it looks like that fluffy stuff absorbs sound too.
这些看上去毛茸茸的物质也能够吸收声音。
The work was presented at a meeting of the American Physical Society's Division of Fluid Dynamics.
这项研究已在《美国物理协会流体动力学分会会刊》杂志上发表。
Mimicking owl wing down may lead to new sound-proofing materials.
模拟猫头鹰俯冲也许能有助于开发新型消音材料。
Down and the other silencing features could inspire wind turbines and plane engines that produce less noise and fewer vibrations.
鸟类绒毛和其它消音结构可以启发风力涡轮机和飞机引擎装置的改进，以起到降噪减震的作用。
So that all we hear is silence.
如果成功我们听到的将只有静谧之声。
