A  PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIR 

Binocular vision an asset, never ever a human phenomenon, 

Many a species do enjoy this, thanks to the site of their eyes, 

Judge the depth and distances with a stereoscopic vision, 

Locate the prey, spring and attack them, timing so precise.

Owl is one such, Nature blessed it with some gracious gifts,

 Its ghastly face and the hoot, the only distractions till date, 

Nocturnal habit, farsighted straight vision, the added twists 

Discs around the eyes help the focus for an attack so sedate.

Vertibrae of the neck more in number and nimble, an asset 

They turn a three fourth of a circle, unlike the human neck

 Keeps track of the prey, waiting to pounce, at the outset, 

The nocturnal habits, best vision settles the catch with a trick .

Obliquely set ears, pick up sounds to aid the sharp eyesight, 

Camouflaging at times to perform a masquerading attack, 

Spongy talons subdue the flappy noise, for a surprise flight 

Entrap the prey under them, the sharp beak breaks the stock.

Females lay eggs a few, thrice a week, males look out for prey, 

The sole breadwinner, switches roles, shoulders the hardship, 

Heavier of the two, female owls go far, hunting for polyandry, 

Male enjoy inland polygamy, hoots often invite a courtship.

Male hoots often, to locate its own species or to show its valor, 

Or an open invitation, yet the females hoots in a hesitant basis,

 Dinner meet, ensures a fruity courtship, exhibits the demeanor. 

Spot this Night king, a harbinger of death or a metamorphosis?

P.S A GROUP OF OWLS IS KNOWN AS PARLIAMENT