Do birds have ears

Do birds have ears?

This question comes from the young and old alike, though the young are more likely to ask it out loud.

Well, the answer is YES, birds do have ears.

A bird's ear is a small hole on the side of their head, called the external acoustic meatus. Around the hole are special feathers called ear coverts.

Ear coverts are usually a different texture than other feathers found on the head.

For more information about feathers visit: Using Feathers to Determine Parrot Health

To read about avian anatomy visit: Avian Anatomy Basics