1. Myth: Myth: Owls are the wisest among birds.

谬误1：猫头鹰是鸟类中最聪明的。

Perhaps the earliest known link between owls and wisdom is their association with Athena, as the Greek goddess of wisdom is often depicted holding an owl. With their overly large eyes and the constant serious, almost thoughtful look on their faces, owls give off the impression of wisdom, of being a cut above the rest. From legends, folklore, children’s tales to Hollywood, owls have always been the night watchmen – sometimes sinister, always smart. Unfortunately owls are actually placed on the lower-end of intelligent birds, with the common crow considered the wisest among birds.

也许猫头鹰和智慧之间的联系最早可追溯到它们与雅典娜的关系，这个希腊智慧女神常被描绘成手持一只猫头鹰。猫头鹰有着超大的眼睛，表情严肃，几乎脸上总是挂着若有所思的神情，给人留下智慧的印象，好似比其它鸟类高出一筹。从传奇、民间传说、儿童故事到好莱坞电影，猫头鹰一直是夜间守望者——有时阴险，但总是很聪明。然而不幸的是，猫头鹰实际上是处于低端智能鸟类之列，而最常见的乌鸦则被认为是鸟类中最聪明者。