Are owls cats with wings? This Twitter video may make you think so
The video shows an owl lying on the flood while a person plays with it using only a finger.
For years, people have compared owls with cats. In fact, there are many who lightly nudge the notion that owls are cats with wings. Case in point, the video of an owl shared by a Twitter user. It’s the bird’s behaviour in the clip which may make you wonder if it’s really a cat in disguise.
The video shows an owl lying on the floor while a person plays with it using only a finger. Though apparently simple, it’s the way the bird reacts to the movement of the finger which has now intrigued people. The clip ends with the adorable creature looking towards the camera with its wide and deep eyes.
“Owls are just cats with wings,” with the caption the video was shared on Twitter profile called Nature & Animals. Take a look at the video to see if you can draw the similarities between a cat and an owl too:
Since being shared a day ago, the video has gathered over 24,000 views – and the numbers are only increasing.
“Yes, it is a cat in disguise,” wrote a Twitter user. “OMG! It’s so cute,” expressed another. “How cute,” commented a third.
What do you think of the owl video?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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