Question

Write the name of a bird which has eyes in front of its head (like in humans). Write the names of some birds which have eyes on either side of the head. What is the size of their eyes as compared to the size of their head?

Answer 1

Bird that has eyes in front of its head is owl.

Birds that have eyes on either side of the head are crows, parrots, pigeons, etc

Birds with eyes on either side of their head

• These types of birds can focus on two things at the same time.
• This orientation of their eyes helps them to visualize things at greater distances.
• Examples of such birds are crows, pigeons, parrots, etc.

Birds with eyes in front of their head

• These birds are said to have binocular vision.
• They have to move their head to look around.
• They focus on objects with both eyes and estimate distance.
• Example of such a bird is owl.

Size of their eyes as compared to the size of their head

• Their eyes are really tiny as compared to the size of their head.