Oriental Scops Owl

India. Yes,India. That is exactly where this beautiful owl was captured being surprised by the flash of my camera. A cute little owl of merely 15-19 cm in height, was not seen but was traced by the amazing sound it made in the middle of the night.

comments (3)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nice find, Aiko! Posted 9 years ago
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  Green Fly
  
  Thank you! Just a try to make myself a part of this website. Posted 9 years ago

Thibaud Aronson

Lion

Hi Aiko,

I think this is a spotted owlet, not and Indian scops-owl. Consider the lack of ear tufts, yellow bill and spots rather than streaks on the belly.
Here are google image searches for both species to illustrate what I mean
http://bit.ly/2EMcLqB
http://bit.ly/2B4Op9k

Posted 7 years ago

The Spotted Owlet

The Spotted Owlet is a small owl which breeds in tropical Asia from India to Southeast Asia. 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.

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Similar species: Owls

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson