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The Andaman Barn Owl-Endemic

the facial disc is vinaceous brownish, with a prominent, orange-brown rim. The eyes are blackish-brown, and the bill cream-coloured.

The entire upperparts, including the wing-coverts, are dark brown with chocolate-brown patches and fine orange-buffish spots. The wings and tail are relatively short. The primaries, secondaries, and tail have a few narrow, darker bars.

The breast is golden-rufous, with blackish spots, becoming paler towards the belly, which is whitish.

Legs are feathered whitish-ochre to the base of the dark pinkish-grey toes. Claws are purple-grey.

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Uploaded on January 12, 2019
Taken on January 4, 2019