Everyone can see the trees & water but you have 20/20 vision if you spot the eagle hiding in plain sight in 20 seconds
TEST your birdwatching skills by trying to spot the eagle that is hiding in plain sight.
Catch the creature in record time in this outdoorsy brainteaser and you have 20/20 vision.
Get ready, get set, and let your senses take flight in the optical illusion posted by Redditor Vizslavizsla before our bird friend does.
Time is ticking.
You have 20 seconds to find him.
Somewhere in the nature scene featuring a flowing creek dotted with rocks and green trees on both sides, the bird of prey is doing a good job staying safe from prying eyes.
For now.
Keep looking – up, down, and left to right.
Now focus your gaze towards the righthand side of the scene.
Zoom in towards a tree in the middle.
Almost there.
The eagle can be seen perched on a branch overlooking the water.
Spotted him in time?
Congrats! You have perfection vision and a killer attention to detail.
If not don’t fret, it was a tough one.
Lots of other puzzle lovers also had trouble with the teaser.
“That was hard,” said one user.
“Couldn’t find it at first,” said another Redditor.
Benefits of brainteasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how various brain regions react to brainteasers and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
- By giving your brain a little workout regularly, you enhance your ability to focus and observe details.
- Studies have shown people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see big improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration, and attention.
- Improved concentration and attention span can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.
Some people even caught more than one creature.
“I see two snakes and a bald eagle,” wrote another viewer.
“I was going to say that I found Bigfoot peeping out from behind a bush,” one reader joked.
“Oh I found it, he’s beautiful,” said one Reddit user.
And the bird is more than just a pretty face.
The bald eagle has been the national symbol of the US since 1782, according to All About Birds.
Contrary to their name, the eagle isn’t actually bald, it’s just that their white heads appear as a stark contrast to their darker bodies.
Once an endangered species, they are now growing in numbers due to their protected status.
MORE BRAINTEASER
If you’re ready to test your skills underwater this time, you can try to spot one sneaky fish hiding among a group of octopi.
You have just ten seconds to complete the task and see if you have a high IQ.
You’ll have to look carefully through the crowd of the partying octopi, some of which have accessories, including top hats and bows.
You might even spot a mustache on one.
Don’t see him yet?
Keep scanning the scene and focus on the top left of the image.
There he is poking out from behind an octopus with similarly colored red features.