Everyone can see the abandoned building, but you have 20/20 vision if you can see the owl within 12 seconds
THIS optical illusion has even the most avid puzzle fans scratching their heads in confusion.
Test your I.Q and observation skills by trying to find the sneaky owl hiding somewhere in this photo – yes, there really is an owl.
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The participants were told that this was possible 20/20 vision and the IQ of a genius if they manage to find the sneaky bird in just 12 seconds.
So grab a timer, set it for 12 seconds and prove your puzzle-solving skills.
While it may seem like a common sight, this is no easy feat, and it takes the average person well over a minute to find it.
Optical illusions are purposefully designed to deceive our vision and can be used as simple determinants of intelligence.
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The benefits of optical illusions
RESEARCHERS have developed many tests that show how different brain regions respond to optical illusions.
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.
This illusion is especially difficult because the dull, boring colors of gray, white, and brown make for a rather mundane-looking background.
The bird blends seamlessly into the stone, providing the perfect camouflage for the sneaky animal, as our eyes find it difficult to focus on the lack of variety and difference.
Have you found the elusive owl 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?
Test your eyesight by trying the fan among the players of the sports teams.
This brainteaser was inspired by the NFL Super Bowl, in which the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs battled for the Lombardi Trophy at Allegiant Stadium.
Only the top 1% can find it in 15 seconds.
Or test your IQ by trying to find the error in this representation of a potential problem on the road.
The image shows a red car driving through the countryside on a beautiful clear day (not a cloud in sight), but it's your job to find out what's going on.
And if you can't find the owl in the strictly allotted time of just 12 seconds, don't worry, we've got the answer for you.
We've also added three bonus puzzles for you below.
![Paul Meek / CATERS NEWS (PHOTO Owl camouflaged as if they were one of the bricks in the abandoned building) You'll need a 20:20 view to spot the owl hiding in this series of photos. If you look closely you will notice this little owl camouflaged itself in an abandoned building in Elmley Nature Reserve in Kent These […]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20-vision-spot-owl-hiding-881309885.jpg)
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