Owl Opens Mouth... Then THIS Happens!? #shorts #owl #birds

This baby barred owl is shown expelling a pellet - a natural process that occurs roughly once every 24 hours. Because barred owls often swallow mice, voles, small birds, and other prey whole, their digestive system has to deal with bones, fur, and feathers. The owl's gizzard performs a kind of sorting operation: soft tissues pass through to be digested, while indigestible sharp and hazardous bits like bones, teeth, and fur are formed into an oval mass. They pass back up the digestive system and are regurgitated as an owl pellet some hours later, often while the owl is at roost. Owl pellets can be dissected in order to find out what the owl has recently eaten. Location: Ottawa, Ontario - Canada Video Gear: Canon 70D, Sigma 150-500mm Be sure to LIKE and SUBCRIBE and stay updated with my latest owl videos, trail cam videos, wildlife footage, and fishing and outdoor adventures and gear reviews. #owlpellet #owlshorts #barredowl #birdcam #owlvideos #dissectingowlpellets #animals #babyanimals #birdshorts #owls