Why is the owl considered wise?

The owl’s big staring eyes and thoughtful appearance have given it for reputation for wisdom but it is really no smarter than many other birds. Owls are said to be very wise.  This old belief is probably due to the Owl’s appearance – and not because it is wiser than other animals. The owl’s large, [...]

Is the wise old owl really wise?

   Although its big, staring eyes make the own look like it is thinking very hard, it is really no smarter than other birds.  Owls look wise because their big, staring eyes and thoughtful air give the appearance that they are thinking very hard. Actually, the “wise old owl” is really no smarter that other [...]