Anyone can see the screeching eagle, but you’ll need 20/20 vision to find the hammer in this optical illusion in 7 seconds

THIS mind-boggling brainteaser has amazed even the most avid puzzle fans.

Anyone can spot the eagle, but why not test it? I.Q and observation skills by trying to find the hammer in this image.

Can you find the hammer in this image in just seven seconds?Credit: Jagranjosh

Yes, there really is a hammer in it.

For those puzzleheads among you, there’s an extra catch: you have to try to find all eight objects within seven seconds.

But be careful: once you see the wrench, it’s hard to see anything else.

So grab a timer, set it for seven seconds and prove your puzzle-solving skills.

While it may seem like a common sight, this is no easy feat and 99 percent of people give up before finding the hammer.

Brainteasers like these are purposefully designed to mislead our vision and can be used as a simple measure of intelligence.

Benefits of Brain Teasers

RESEARCHERS have developed many tests that show how different areas of the brain respond to brain teasers.

Not only are they entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.

By regularly exercising your brain a little, you increase your ability to focus and observe details.

Studies have shown that people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see great improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.

Improved concentration and attention span can, in turn, help prevent cognitive decline in old age.

Psychologists from the University of Glasgow discovered that staring at an optical illusion can improve vision by allowing you to see small print.

Bystanders are told that they have 20/20 vision and a very high IQ if they can see the hammer.

This brainteaser is made particularly difficult by the abundant colors in the background of the image.

The busy nature of the scene, filled with adventurers of all ages, masses of greenery, a wild eagle and evil objects, has provided the perfect camouflage for the hammer.

This is because the artistic details that go into this illusion make it difficult for your eyes to focus on a particular object.

Everyone can see the clovers, but you have the luck of the Irish if you see the single four-leaf clover within 20 seconds

Have you found the hammer yet?

If you need help, you can split the image into different sections. Then slowly search each section, one by one.

Or, if you found this puzzle too easy, why not try some of our other brainteasers?

Can you Find the problem with one of the books in this puzzle?

The problem is that you only have five seconds to solve the problem.

It is considered so difficult that only two percent of Britons can actually complete it on time.

How about this image of a cat hidden in this photo of a cactus?

Bystanders are told they have 20/20 vision if they can find the camouflaged cat within 15 seconds.

The brainteaser has proven virtually impossible for anyone who does not have excellent observation skills.

We’ve also added three bonus puzzles for you at the end of this article.

But have you found the hammer yet?

If you can’t find it within the strictly allotted seven-second time frame, don’t worry, we’ve got the answer for you.