In the Eyes of the Snowly Owl

Few animals can match the owl for the intensity of its gaze, and the eyes of the snowy owl are further distinguished by a third diagonal eyelid that protects them from the Arctic wind and bright sunlight. Contrary to common belief, owls can see day or night, an ability that is particularly important for the snowy owl, which must hunt under the midnightsun of the Arctic summer.

Unlike other birds, an owl's eyes are located on the front of its head, an adaptation that heightens its depth perception for targeting prey, which it can spot overtremendous distances. Owls cannot roll their eyes the way humans do: they are fixed in their sockets. This is yet another intriguing adaptation that produces the signature way owls turn their heads - as much as 270 degrees in either direction before fixating on their prey.
This coin is the first issue of the Distinctive Eyes collection.
The first coin of the series, released in 2014, depicts « In the Eyes of the Snowly Owl ».
The second coin of the series, released in 2015, depicts « In the Eyes of the Cougar ».
The third coin ofthe series, released in 2016, depicts « Inthe Eyes of the Spirit Bear ».
The fourth coin of the series, released in 2017, depicts « In the Eyes of the Timber Wolf ».

DISTINCTIVE EYES - IN THE EYES OF THE SNOWLY OWL - 2014 CANADIAN COINS 01 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 10- FLORA, FAUNA & NATURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.