Thermal Imaging of Owls - NASA Infrared Study #2077618 (License: Personal Use)

This infrared thermal image, produced by NASA/IPAC, visualizes the surface temperature distribution of two owls at night. Warmer regions-such as eyes, beaks, and chest areas-appear in yellow and orange (up to 95.8°F), while cooler feathers and background show in purple and blue (down to 74.6°F). The color scale on the right quantifies the temperature gradient, enabling precise thermal analysis of avian physiology.

Used in scientific publications, wildlife biology education, and NASA outreach to demonstrate infrared imaging applications in ornithology and nocturnal animal research; matches user intent for academic, educational, or science-visualization purposes.