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The Spotted Owlet is a small owl species found throughout India and parts of Southeast Asia. They have brown and white spotted feathers, a round head with yellow eyes, and distinctive ear tufts. These owls are nocturnal and feed on insects, small mammals, and birds. They nest in tree cavities, buildings, and even in termite mounds. Despite their small size, the Spotted Owlet has a loud call and can be heard at night or during mating season. They are an important part of their ecosystem and play a role in controlling pest populations.
An unassuming little cat that we found at Prairie Garden Trust, this guy is likely a member of the Noctuidae family (Owlet moths, armyworms and cutworms), which is the second largest in Lepidoptera with more than 1000 genera and 10,000 species. And here I thought that Empidonax flycatchers were bad... [updated ID, thx to Ozark Bill: Double-humped Pococera Moth larva, Pococera expandens]
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The Asian barred owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides) is a species of true owl, resident in northern parts of the Indian Subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. It ranges across north central and northeast India, Nepal Bhutan, north Bangladesh, and southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam). Its natural habitat is temperate forest.
From Nizam's place.
A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities. They roost in small groups in the hollows of trees or in cavities in rocks or buildings. It nests in a hole in a tree or building, laying 3–5 eggs. They are often found near human habitation. The species shows great variation including clinical variation in size and forms a super species with the very similar little owl.
A real little cutie ❤️
The African barred owlet, a diminutive and charming bird of prey, exhibits a greyish-brown plumage adorned with fine buff bars.
A distinctive narrow white eyebrow graces its face, while a white stripe, created by the white outer webs with dark brown tips of the scapulars and greater wing coverts, elegantly crosses the shoulder and folded wing.
The chest, finely barred with buff, transitions to a breast and flanks of white with tasteful brown spots.
The underwing coverts, legs, and vent are a pristine white, contrasting with the brown barred with rufous flight feathers and tail.
The bill and cere present a dull greenish-yellow hue, and the eyes, legs, and feet are a striking yellow.
This owlet's stature is modest, measuring approximately 17 cm in length with a wingspan of about 40 cm.
A video taken from Kevin Robson's Tawny Owl hide , details of which can be found here --- www.khrimages.co.uk
I've watched this nest for about a month and it's been a treat. This one is from last weekend.
Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas
1/125, f8.0, ISO 800, Exposure Comp +1 1/3
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December 2024: What a start to our birding trip to the National Parks in Northern India. Upon arriving at Keoladeo National Park, we were greeted by three Spotted Owlets! It was the best possible start to an amazing day!! - Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India 🇮🇳
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Canon 1DX, Canon 500. F8, 1/1250, ISO 1000
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