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The thin looking plumicorns in this Great Horned Owl make me think of moth antenna.

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[–] Chetzemoka 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Do they serve any sensory function the way antenna do? Or are they just decorative?

(They are cool, gotta admit. I love the classic GHO look)

[–] anon6789 3 points 2 days ago

No consensus has been reached. Communication and camouflage are the 2 main theories. I don't buy the camo one myself. I don't think they're big enough to make a difference.