Amazing!!! 🦉 Father Barn Owl Cuddles Nestling (Rare Daytime Moment!) 🤯

Описание: On LIVE Barn Owl Israel Cam 1, an extraordinary and heartwarming scene unfolds: the father cuddles and gently preens his nestling during the daytime while the female rests beside them. In Barn Owls (Tyto alba), brooding and close-contact care are typically performed by the female, making this paternal behavior especially unusual.

This rare interaction highlights the flexibility and depth of parental care in raptors. While males primarily focus on hunting and prey delivery, moments like this reveal that direct nurturing behavior can also occur.

What does this mean? (Quick science note)
Parental role flexibility may occur under stable conditions when food is abundant and stress levels are low. Occasional male brooding or preening strengthens pair bonds and may contribute positively to chick development and survival.

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