lol I think they meant the owl is Japanese because that specific owl lives in Japan in probably a zoo or wildlife center? Like how if someones parents are of one race but they have a in other country the kid is a citizen of the country it was born in.. Like I would call my dog american, but her breed comes from Germany? Hope that helped:)
Actually, the idea is to look like a tree. See how it turns it's back to the other owl? It's feathers on it's back are meant to be the same colour as the trees they like to sit in...it's actually hiding. The facial expressions are harsh and angular like a tree. They just also happen to scare the pants off of me.
I feel like this is the kind of owl that people would confuse for the Mothman if it was much larger. The way it can make its body shift like that is... really unnerving.
I came here to watch a video about an owl. That's all I wanted. Then I look down in the comments and see a butt-load of racist people just hating on Japan. Yeah. Hating an entire group of people/a nation because they showed an African owl's camouflaging techniques and laughed at how cute it was. So please, before I see any more ignorant comments like that, PLEASE STOP, AND GO SPREAD YOUR RACIST IDEOLOGY ELSEWHERE. Thank you.
That is LITERALLY what happened. Against owls roughly its own size, it fluffs up to appear bigger as a scare tactic. Against owls too big for that to work, it instead contracts its feathers, extends its neck, and squints its eyes in order to blend in with the tree its perched on. Granted, there’s no tree here, but owls are instinctual creatures.
The owl is actually called the Northern White-faced Owl. Located throughout most of Africa except the northern parts of Africa. Not found in Japan at all.
I know, although I did base my comment on images seen on google in which it shows where it lives and range can be found. So I wouldn't actually put too much into that part of my comment.
Besides the common barn owl, the two owls featured in this clip have counterparts in North America, the great horned owl, and of course, the little screech owl.
Aw poor owl! He’s trying to look fierce then evil and all anyone can do is laugh at the poor little guy! At least Somme awes would be better because that’s what ends up being the case. Can you imagine a guy trying to look threatening and he just looks sweet no matter what he try’s?! Poor cute little 🦉
Imagine have the owl on you shoulder, dressed like Dracula and the owl transform into the skinny like form. Now both of you can do the signature Dracula pose.
You lied to me. You said that this owl was from Japan when they clearly stated several times that it's from Africa. You don't need to know Japanese to figure that out they give you a map of Africa that says in English "The Republic of South Africa" on it. Just because the person is speaking Japanese doesn't mean the owl is from Japan silly. That's like saying that a Tanuki is American just because I'm holding it in USA talking about it in English.
Angela Nebedum that still doesn't make it a japanese owl. If you have a german shepherd in america, it doesn't magically transform into an american shepherd, does it?
Conan Edogawa what you're trying right now is applying a race to yourself. Unless you want to tell me, that you are a breed, or a species on your own, there's nothing to discuss.
The owls aren't transforming; they're displaying their natural behavior. Make yourself look bigger to avoid predators. Make yourself look like a tree to avoid predators. Easy enough.
I volunteer at a center that does education programs with birds of prey. You might be surprised at just how much control birds have over their feathers. The first reaction you see is when the owl tries to make itself look bigger, which is called toe-dusting because the feathers on their chin almost touch their toes. The second reaction is the owl trying to hide from a perceived threat, and it tries to use it's camouflage to look like a branch (despite there not being one behind it, it has a brain the size of a nut, give it a break). These reactions aren't unique to this kind of owl, as many smaller owls will try to hide, and many larger ones will toe-dust, depending on whether they think they can intimidate the threatening animal. Do some research, these are amazing animals that demand a high degree of respect for nature!
If enough people thumb up this comment (let's say 200), I'll sub it in the next few days and upload it onto my channel. It's basically explaining the origins of the owl, why it transforms and the reason for the two different shapes it takes.
Ricky Burgin It seemed like they were trying to make it a comedy show with no specific educational intention, but that just may be how Japanese or Asain T.V. might be cause I sure don't understand the language, lol.
“Birds with unique skills, number 1! The bird that transforms its attitude depending on who’s there - the amazing tranformation! Inhabiting The Republic of South Africa is the ‘Afurika Okonohazuku’. About 20cm in height, a small owl with striking orange eyes. man -“When an enemy approaches, they transform” - amazingly, they change their body shape according to the strength of the other! And here is ‘Popo-chan’ the Afurika Ookonohazuku (cuute! wow!). Let’s see her amazing abilities: first up is the timid-looking ‘menfukurou’ (lives worldwide, 35cm high), which is a lesser bird from Popo-chan’s perspective. What kind of tranformation will we see?!…when the menfukurou gets close..(trumpets) it spreads its wings and glares. Towards lesser birds, it asserts: ‘I’m strong!!’ - and we see a super-confident Popo-chan!… However!!..when the ‘washimimizuku’ approaches (inhabits African continent, 75cm, large owl) that attitude does a 180 - exactly what are we going to see?! Seeing the approach of a washimimizuku, Popo-chan looks slightly alarmed. Next minute, we see an astounding transformation!! (this is it…1 2 3 ) (Popo-chan) (laughter). Let’s take a look one more time - when it saw the washimimizuku approach it rapidly began to shrink its body (‘fast forward’). As we keep observing, it closes its eyes and ends up looking like this (laughter), ending up practically half its usual size. The washimimizuku sees it as a tree branch?!…Apparently. And a major trait of this skill - because the feathers on its back are practically the same colours as the tree branch, it keeps moving to make sure that its back is always facing the enemy (laughter). Hmm, you would think that this would make it more obvious… How does it it do this instant transformation? Owls are actually surrounded by a mass of feathers, and their actual bodies are not that big. So all it did was contract its feathers close to its body all in one go. The Afurika Ooknohazuku is especially adept at manipulating its feathers in this way - using its own skills to protect itself - we have witnessed the very unique skills that emerged from needing to survive in the wild. And that concludes the nomiations for best animals from the adult team.”
ileavecommentshere Are you kidding. This is 'merica. The cops would just shoot him in the face and then spend the rest of the day eating free doughnuts and coffee.
Patrick Pogosian Europe: Everybody pretends they have no problem with the owl, but they're packing its bags and sending it back home in their heads. :kappa:
are you really questioning nationality of an owl? I'd say it lives in japanese zoo, it's japanese owl, it was probably born in captivity too... OwO hoot!
***** Yes, the root, "natio" or nation means birth place - but with animals, when discussing "nationality," what we generally are referring to is where the animal is from, or where its natural habitat is, which is more meaningful than where it or its ancestors happen to have been forcibly transported. Is this too difficult a concept for a moron like yourself to understand?
+ShinKyuubi Because the owl they brought in was an elite owl. You know. The "Big Daddy" owl. That's why the African owl got scared and pretended it was old and gauntly because he was showing the big one he wasn't a threat.
Geez, some of the comments here! Does anyone know what kind of owl the 3rd one is (the one that turned the Scops Owl into a wet cat)? He's beautimous!!!
" Incredible!! Japanese!!! owl!!!!"
* is actually from south Africa
Balling Like Choji
it also should be called beast mode owl ..
lol I think they meant the owl is Japanese because that specific owl lives in Japan in probably a zoo or wildlife center? Like how if someones parents are of one race but they have a in other country the kid is a citizen of the country it was born in.. Like I would call my dog american, but her breed comes from Germany? Hope that helped:)
First transformation: Aw, that's kind of cute.
Second transformation: DEVIL BIRD!!! DEVIL BIRD!!!!
*This isn't even my final form*
*I'm only using 10% of my strength!*
Kaan Dagdas lol 😂
*gasps in Japanese*
bikkurisurprise
That second owl's look after it transforms sends something primal and terrifying to the core of my being.
That's the idea. :-)
Actually, the idea is to look like a tree. See how it turns it's back to the other owl? It's feathers on it's back are meant to be the same colour as the trees they like to sit in...it's actually hiding. The facial expressions are harsh and angular like a tree. They just also happen to scare the pants off of me.
John Doesitintheair
Haha, Flutterowl would like to be a tree.
( insider ;-) )
*****
Wow, shut up dude. :D
zgrillo2004 You're just as much of a distasteful person as them. Get off your high chair.
Having it fluffy was one thing, but when it made a fox face, that set me off to the floor.
"This isn't even my final form. ... Bring the tiger!"
LOL. In bird's case, may be BRING EAGLE :D :D
Dᴏᴡʟᴘʜɪɴ fuck donald trump supporter
Dᴏᴡʟᴘʜɪɴ fuck donald trump
Dᴏᴡʟᴘʜɪɴ get the fuck out of youtube
I feel like this is the kind of owl that people would confuse for the Mothman if it was much larger. The way it can make its body shift like that is... really unnerving.
LMAO. 1st Transformation: I'm PUFFER FISH
2nd Transformation: I'M GROOT
Lmao thts wht i thought
That's funny
Peace
+Nikhil Vetam More like:
1. "I'M BIGGER THAN YOU! I'M HIGHER IN THE FOOD CHAIN! GET IN MY BELLAYH!!!"
2. "Nope, nope, not here, just a twig, go away!"
+Nikhil Vetam omg groot means in dutch big XDD
I don't even speak Japanese and I can tell this is an African owl not a Japanese owl.
His eyes weren't slanty?
More to do with the fact that they say "Africa" in the video.
Romeo Cote
...And show a map of africa and mention "botswana" right before they cut to the owl.
Romeo Cote Well this owl goes full Gundam at 1:44
Romeo Cote He changes to a japanese owl from a african owl. Notice the eyes.
This owl is a literal Pokemon.
GATTA CATCH EM ALL
PRAISE ROWLET!
Do you have an extra pokeball? If you do then catch it!!!
Actually, it's a digimon! It goes back and forth between its forms!
thought it was a figurative pokemon
That owl is just so cute! I found those "forms" to be extremely funny and cute, even if I didn't understand a single word the guy was saying.
i thought all owls could do that
Well... Just that owl. :P
Glitchy Porygon2
X3
I love how the barn owl is just chillin' over there like: "Loser."
Yoda owl. Deceive big bird I must. A twig I am
"A twig I am." Taste good I do no not. Down the street you try yes? Meat there plenty you see. lol
best japanese translation so far! XD
The meat you are looking for, this is not. Droids over there talk to the.
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SoyKing they even played Star Wars music when he met the predator
I have no idea whats going on but that last thing the owl did was hilarious. Like his version of Blue Steel lol.
That is too funny!! (lol) Love the Dracula stink-eye look
I came here to watch a video about an owl. That's all I wanted. Then I look down in the comments and see a butt-load of racist people just hating on Japan. Yeah. Hating an entire group of people/a nation because they showed an African owl's camouflaging techniques and laughed at how cute it was. So please, before I see any more ignorant comments like that, PLEASE STOP, AND GO SPREAD YOUR RACIST IDEOLOGY ELSEWHERE. Thank you.
Perfectly stated 👍
thank you, midnyte.
MidnyteMorgan FUCK YOU JAPAN
JONI RABO y
Jack Blackthorn I actually don't want to be a Japanese. I am. Nice try though buddy.
maybe it realize that that darth vader owl is too big to be mocked with larger-look body, so it mimic tree branch instead.
That is LITERALLY what happened.
Against owls roughly its own size, it fluffs up to appear bigger as a scare tactic.
Against owls too big for that to work, it instead contracts its feathers, extends its neck, and squints its eyes in order to blend in with the tree its perched on.
Granted, there’s no tree here, but owls are instinctual creatures.
The owl is actually called the Northern White-faced Owl. Located throughout most of Africa except the northern parts of Africa. Not found in Japan at all.
called the Northern White-faced Owl but it's not actually found in the North? lmao that's ironic!
I know, although I did base my comment on images seen on google in which it shows where it lives and range can be found. So I wouldn't actually put too much into that part of my comment.
when it shrinks itself, it looks like a muppet. SO CUTE.
they said i could be anything
so i became a turkey
I've never seen such changing postures in an owl! His face completely changed in second one.
I'm imagining it glaring and saying "My name is inigo montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die."
The title is rather misleading. The owl is south african, yet the title says that it's japanese.
will it live in japan so it Japanese owl now
It's probably Because the owl They have there lives in japan.
THOSE EYES...They stare into my soul
the owl goes ninja mode
I was suddenly reminded of this wonderful critter thanks to the anime Sora no Woto. :D
They literally showed in the video that the owl is from Africa and the poster still thinks it's Japanese.
cuz obviously, japanese people only talk about things in japan....?
the last transformation killed me xD
Transforming owl, someone needs to overlay a transforming sound from the transformers when the Owl spreads its feathers.
AmericanPoliceState Autobots roll out XDD
And it's a Triple Changer at that!
Ok, I know it's supposed to be terrifying and all, but it's so freaking cute.
The owl is like yoo guyz i am a shape shifter
'shape shifter' lmao
Owlbots roll out. BUDU BU BUDUUU OWLS IN DISGUISE!!!! Owlitmus Prime and Bumbowlbee
lmao
More of a decepticowl.
Jett Pullag Transfowlmers! Owlbots in disguiiiiise!
chiffmonkey decepticowl... well played
This African owl is badass af. When he turns skinny he looks like Park Myungsoo lmao 😂
I want an owl pokemon based on this one that changes forms during battles depending on whats its fighting
Ok, the clip might be Japanese but the owl is a native of Africa
It's a White faced Scops owl
Did you somehow miss the map at the beginning or the repeated reference to AFRICA throughout the video?
no, just commenting that the clip should be called the incredible African transforming owl, not the Japanese.
if OBAMA had an OWL it will look just like him
we know that already
When he shrinks up he totally nails the crotchety old man face!
1:22 Imperial March
2:02 "I'm Bat-Owl!"
Owls are beautiful animals whether in Japan or Africa or. . .wherever.
Besides the common barn owl, the two owls featured in this clip have counterparts in North America, the great horned owl, and of course, the little screech owl.
can you tell me pls, what kind the second (the largest) owl is?
I wish this was in English because I have a feeling it would be pretty hilarious.
It's funny when the owl does the squinting eye thing, like Cleant Eastwood!LOL!.
It's easy to see why people once believed in monsters and demons when we had things like this hopping around in the dark.
Aw poor owl! He’s trying to look fierce then evil and all anyone can do is laugh at the poor little guy! At least Somme awes would be better because that’s what ends up being the case. Can you imagine a guy trying to look threatening and he just looks sweet no matter what he try’s?! Poor cute little 🦉
Imagine have the owl on you shoulder, dressed like Dracula and the owl transform into the skinny like form. Now both of you can do the signature Dracula pose.
that narrow face was everyone's reaction to the xbox one announcement
They only do that when they're scared or pissed.
yes but they can also be trained in humane was to do that.
00:40 that face!
This poor owl. They need to stop scaring it or I will go to Japan and steal it.
Yeah. That'll put it at ease.
lol
You lied to me. You said that this owl was from Japan when they clearly stated several times that it's from Africa. You don't need to know Japanese to figure that out they give you a map of Africa that says in English "The Republic of South Africa" on it. Just because the person is speaking Japanese doesn't mean the owl is from Japan silly. That's like saying that a Tanuki is American just because I'm holding it in USA talking about it in English.
What if it was born in Japan would it be Japanese?
Suka Nekoto the breed might have come from Africa, but it was probably born and raised in Japan by whoever is showing it off
Angela Nebedum that still doesn't make it a japanese owl.
If you have a german shepherd in america, it doesn't magically transform into an american shepherd, does it?
None of your business but I'm Chinese and born in America I'm an American or Chinese-amercian
Conan Edogawa what you're trying right now is applying a race to yourself. Unless you want to tell me, that you are a breed, or a species on your own, there's nothing to discuss.
The owls aren't transforming; they're displaying their natural behavior. Make yourself look bigger to avoid predators. Make yourself look like a tree to avoid predators. Easy enough.
HAHA it looks like my father in law when he's mad!!!
Favorite Owl EVER~!!!! It's like having 3 Owls in one! And SO much fun to watch!
Oh my gods. I cracked up at that. 8D
Todos me rregusta
Autobirds transform!
I volunteer at a center that does education programs with birds of prey. You might be surprised at just how much control birds have over their feathers. The first reaction you see is when the owl tries to make itself look bigger, which is called toe-dusting because the feathers on their chin almost touch their toes. The second reaction is the owl trying to hide from a perceived threat, and it tries to use it's camouflage to look like a branch (despite there not being one behind it, it has a brain the size of a nut, give it a break). These reactions aren't unique to this kind of owl, as many smaller owls will try to hide, and many larger ones will toe-dust, depending on whether they think they can intimidate the threatening animal. Do some research, these are amazing animals that demand a high degree of respect for nature!
Can it turn into a car though?
Yes.
Many, many cars.
Yes Mitsubishi Evolution X
Nice joke dude
Of course not.
*BECAUSE HE'S NOT A DECEPTICON, HE'S A PREDACON!*
The owls have anime eyes XD
MY GOD! that owl looked quiet angry i would say, like defensive. I would not wanna be near one of them or make one mad XD
1:22 Owl sith lord?
Alakai Souza what type of bird is that?!
Peacock mode, Activate!
Praying Mantis mode, Activate!
That's the first bird I've seen with built-in airbrakes
This is without a doubt my spirit animal now.
2:02 he looks like an angry grandpa xD xD
You do realize the video clearly states the owl is South African - not Japanese?
It does state that it's from South Africa, it just happens to be broadcasted on a Japanese show.
2:28
Owl: I am Dracula...
2:06
I need my glasses where are my glasses
They named it Popo-chan I can't😂😭
reminds me of my 1st grade teacher ... back in '64
OMG that owl looks like a vampire hiding in its cape lol😆
1:17
*"Wana play a blinking game homeboy?"*
I wish I knew what they were saying...
If enough people thumb up this comment (let's say 200), I'll sub it in the next few days and upload it onto my channel.
It's basically explaining the origins of the owl, why it transforms and the reason for the two different shapes it takes.
Ricky Burgin It seemed like they were trying to make it a comedy show with no specific educational intention, but that just may be how Japanese or Asain T.V. might be cause I sure don't understand the language, lol.
***** You're right, not to say there wasn't any education involved, but it was mainly for entertainment
“Birds with unique skills, number 1! The bird that transforms its attitude depending on who’s there - the amazing tranformation! Inhabiting The Republic of South Africa is the ‘Afurika Okonohazuku’. About 20cm in height, a small owl with striking orange eyes. man -“When an enemy approaches, they transform” - amazingly, they change their body shape according to the strength of the other! And here is ‘Popo-chan’ the Afurika Ookonohazuku (cuute! wow!).
Let’s see her amazing abilities: first up is the timid-looking ‘menfukurou’ (lives worldwide, 35cm high), which is a lesser bird from Popo-chan’s perspective. What kind of tranformation will we see?!…when the menfukurou gets close..(trumpets) it spreads its wings and glares. Towards lesser birds, it asserts: ‘I’m strong!!’ - and we see a super-confident Popo-chan!…
However!!..when the ‘washimimizuku’ approaches (inhabits African continent, 75cm, large owl) that attitude does a 180 - exactly what are we going to see?! Seeing the approach of a washimimizuku, Popo-chan looks slightly alarmed. Next minute, we see an astounding transformation!! (this is it…1 2 3 ) (Popo-chan) (laughter). Let’s take a look one more time - when it saw the washimimizuku approach it rapidly began to shrink its body (‘fast forward’). As we keep observing, it closes its eyes and ends up looking like this (laughter), ending up practically half its usual size. The washimimizuku sees it as a tree branch?!…Apparently. And a major trait of this skill - because the feathers on its back are practically the same colours as the tree branch, it keeps moving to make sure that its back is always facing the enemy (laughter). Hmm, you would think that this would make it more obvious…
How does it it do this instant transformation? Owls are actually surrounded by a mass of feathers, and their actual bodies are not that big. So all it did was contract its feathers close to its body all in one go. The Afurika Ooknohazuku is especially adept at manipulating its feathers in this way - using its own skills to protect itself - we have witnessed the very unique skills that emerged from needing to survive in the wild. And that concludes the nomiations for best animals from the adult team.”
Lightawake
Thanks :)
I wish I could transform to be that skinny.
Why? :( According to your profile pic, you look just fine. :D
I want one! Gimme dat owl, puhleeze!!
the first ones stare scares the shit outta me lol
its an african owl but okay
african owl you say? QUICK! TASE AND ARREST IT!
ileavecommentshere Lel but no racist :P
ileavecommentshere
Are you kidding. This is 'merica. The cops would just shoot him in the face and then spend the rest of the day eating free doughnuts and coffee.
Melting Sky lel not in europe my friend xD
Patrick Pogosian
Europe: Everybody pretends they have no problem with the owl, but they're packing its bags and sending it back home in their heads. :kappa:
The trailer for the new Star Wars movie looks great
The owl turned in to Akuma mode...
he like "you disgust me"
some one from japan could provide a description in english. that would be nice.
car they never do man. they want you to speak japanese
What an amazing critter. Never seen anything like it before.
I'll bet this is where they get the ideas for Pokemon. LOL!
that owl looks like a turkey when it gets scared haha
The narrator sounds like the one in Carole and Tuesday.
1:45 "I'm batman!" ☺ LOL!! ☺
2:16 when the cheese weed hit
But the owl is South African featured on a Japanese TV show; NOT, if I understand it right, a Japanese owl.
are you really questioning nationality of an owl? I'd say it lives in japanese zoo, it's japanese owl, it was probably born in captivity too... OwO hoot!
*****
Yes, the root, "natio" or nation means birth place - but with animals, when discussing "nationality," what we generally are referring to is where the animal is from, or where its natural habitat is, which is more meaningful than where it or its ancestors happen to have been forcibly transported. Is this too difficult a concept for a moron like yourself to understand?
***** I agree that calling it a Japanese owl is disingenuous
this owl is just like the drawings everyone make 😂😂
What Hoothoot is evolving. Congratulations Hoothoot evolved into Noctowl.
That owl sucked his body up for battle, reminds me of a Samurai.
The owl with the most beautiful mustache
Did they use the Darth Vader theme when introducing that third owl???
He-she looks much cuter when it's fluffy...but he-she's also frightened
I FINALLY FOUND THIS VIDEO!!! THAT MY FATHER ONCE SENT ME :)
ONE OF MY FAVORITE CLIPS ON INTERNET!
2:01
me in the morning
Jacob Jochem Bad morning.
uhh what the hell did anyone else hear the star wars music??
What a great display of different defense meganisms :) Animals are awesome :D
@1:17 i heard you were talking shit
Kitty and didn't think that I would hear it
The last one looks like a sphinx cat.
I wanna know why the Star Wars Imperial March plays at one point..AKA the owl they bring in before the African one goes full on Dracula mode.
+ShinKyuubi Because the owl they brought in was an elite owl. You know. The "Big Daddy" owl. That's why the African owl got scared and pretended it was old and gauntly because he was showing the big one he wasn't a threat.
BanananaBatman
Ahh, thanks for that. I don't know much about Owls so I didn't know that, I'm more of a canine person even though I like all animals.
Geez, some of the comments here!
Does anyone know what kind of owl the 3rd one is (the one that turned the Scops Owl into a wet cat)? He's beautimous!!!
"Japanese transforming owl", video explicitly states owl is native to South Africa, what
all i know this owl is not transforming just ageing rilly fast lol.