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‘Oh no’ Owl

Photo: c/o Martim Melo
Photo: c/o Martim Melo

Owl calls are genetically encoded, not learned, explained Melo in an email to Gizmodo. The animals recognize each other, communicate, and find mates though their calls. If two birds speak different languages, they are unlikely to reproduce. So, a singular owl call generally means a singular owl species.