You may have spotted owls somewhere on social media or in the wild. This species is widely distributed, making it one of the most popular and adorable owls in the world. Born with round eyes and a heart-shaped face, these flying creatures are conspicuous wherever they appear.

But this does not happen with black owls. They are extremely rare, only 1 in 100,000. If you get a chance to meet them in real life, make sure you take it.

Currently, there are only three featherless owls in the UK and they are all in sanctuaries.

Most of us are curious about their lack of fur. How did these owls wear such unattractive coats? They look like dark knights.

Here is the explanation. Their deficiency is the cause of a genetic mutation called melanisм, the progressive development of the dark pigment meelanin in the skin or hair.

Like many animals of the other fauna, their unique fur gives them a lot of threats and dangers. The first comes from their mother. These weak owls tend to be rejected and abandon their mothers.

“They have different colors and natures, and especially with owls, it tends to be certain of the strongest. Ms. Manarin, the owner of a missing owl, said black owls tend to be smaller [than normal owls] and they sometimes have vision and hearing problems.

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These owls are also easily spotted and hunted when located in the wild.