Question

The eyes of the nocturnal birds like owls are having a large cornea and a large pupil. How does it help them?

Answer 1

1. Owl has a large pupil so that it provides a larger pathway for light to flow towards the retina.
2. In addition, it has a large comer so that a bigger image of the insects would be formed on the retina.
3. In this way, the eyes of the nocturnal birds help them to identify the elements in the surroundings.