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Adult Rufous Morph Oriental Scops Owl There are 3 recognised morphs for this species, the grey, brown & rufous.  This bird was spotted entering zone 5 of the national park.  Unfortunately couldn't do a lot about the branches that it was perching behind. Oriental scops owl,Otus sunia,Rajasthan,Ranthambore National Park Click/tap to enlarge

Adult Rufous Morph Oriental Scops Owl

There are 3 recognised morphs for this species, the grey, brown & rufous. This bird was spotted entering zone 5 of the national park. Unfortunately couldn't do a lot about the branches that it was perching behind.

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The oriental scops owl is a species of scops owl found in South Asia. They are found in dry deciduous forests. They are usually detected by their distinctive call. There have been two records of oriental scops owls in Alaska.

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Uploaded Dec 28, 2024. Captured Feb 23, 2024 10:12.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/7.1
  • 1/512s
  • ISO1000
  • 400mm