Why do owls have forward-facing eyes?

Owls have forward-facing eyes to enhance their depth perception and accuracy when hunting. This binocular vision allows them to judge distances precisely, which is crucial for catching prey. While their eyes are fixed in their sockets, owls can rotate their heads up to 270 degrees to survey their surroundings. Combined with excellent night vision and hearing, their forward-facing eyes make them highly efficient nocturnal predators.