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Dusky Eagle Owl  Bubo coromandus,Dusky eagle-owl,Geotagged,India,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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The dusky eagle-owl is a species of owl in the Strigidae family that is widespread in Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand and listed as ''Least Concern'' by IUCN.

Affects watered and well wooded tracts. Mango tree groves, and old tamarind and other densely foliaged trees are preferred. Parochial and a pair often inhabits the same grove year after year. The nesting season is from November to April.

The nest is made of sticks in the fork.. more

Similar species: Owls
Species identified by Ant Marriott
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By Ant Marriott

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Uploaded May 14, 2015. Captured Apr 14, 2010 14:42 in Mandsaur-Suwasra Road, Basai, Madhya Pradesh 458888, India.
  • Canon EOS 50D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/664s
  • ISO1000
  • 500mm