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Spotted Owlet
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The Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) is an owl which breeds in tropical Asia from India to Southeast Asia. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most species of owl. The other grouping is the barn owls, Tytonidae.
In Kolkata, West Bengal, India.Spotted Owlet is a common resident bird in open habitats including farmland and human habitation. It nests in a hole in a tree or building, laying 3-5 eggs.
The Spotted Owlet is small (21cm) and stocky. The upperparts are grey-brown, heavily spotted with white. The underparts are white, streaked with brown. The facial disc is pale and the eyes are yellow. There is a white neckband. Sexes are similar. The flight is deeply undulating.
This species is nocturnal but is sometimes seen in the day. It can often be located by the small birds that mob it while it is perched in a tree. It hunts a variety of insects and small vertebrates. The call is a harsh chirurr-chirurr-chirurr. |
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Hi Subhayan - this is a really nice capture! I am surprised to see no other comments. For me, any owl shot is worth commenting on because they are not easily found - at least not in my neck of the woods. Your shot is well focused, good color and I like the way you've cropped it, though the leaf in the upper left corner might be slightly distracting, but not enough to matter to me! Best to you - Penny
- smitha
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Hello Subhayan,
It's a wonderful catch.It's really difficult to photograph them. Nice POV and good sharpness and details Good natural colours too.
TFS,
Smitha
Super image and in natural earth tones which I always like much. althoguh he tries to hide a bit, he can see you I'll bet just as clearly as you have seen him...perhaps even better...they have the ye of an eagle..
Bob
Nice shot. The owl peeking through the branches looks beautiful.
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