Buffy Fish-Owl (Ketupa ketupa aagaardi) - 20250212-01
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Large orange-brown owl with prominent “horns” and bright yellow eyes. Brighter-colored than other large horned owls in the region. Roosts in dense foliage, but at dusk and during the night it perches out on exposed waterside branches, riverbanks, and even jetties. Secretive by day, but can be common in areas with suitable habitat. Gives a variety of calls, including loud wailing screams and soft hollow hoots. (eBird)
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This young owl was not quite ready to fledge but he certainly had the owl stare down perfectly. He watched all the fascinated onlookers for a while before tiring of us and going back to sleep. He knew that mom was nearby and would take care of him when needed.
Here's a link to our Thailand bird trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/328567
Khao Yai National Park, Nakhom Nayok, Thailand. February 2025.
Rockjumper Birding Tour.
Buffy Fish-Owl (Ketupa ketupa aagaardi) - 20250212-01
Please, no invitations to award/forced comment groups or to those with large/animated comment codes.
Large orange-brown owl with prominent “horns” and bright yellow eyes. Brighter-colored than other large horned owls in the region. Roosts in dense foliage, but at dusk and during the night it perches out on exposed waterside branches, riverbanks, and even jetties. Secretive by day, but can be common in areas with suitable habitat. Gives a variety of calls, including loud wailing screams and soft hollow hoots. (eBird)
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This young owl was not quite ready to fledge but he certainly had the owl stare down perfectly. He watched all the fascinated onlookers for a while before tiring of us and going back to sleep. He knew that mom was nearby and would take care of him when needed.
Here's a link to our Thailand bird trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/328567
Khao Yai National Park, Nakhom Nayok, Thailand. February 2025.
Rockjumper Birding Tour.