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Spectacled Owl


Spectacled Owl
Photo Information
Copyright: Ricardo Kuehn (ryyck) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 24 W: 0 N: 176] (994)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon A60
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-09-04 10:24
Viewed: 1203
Points: 24
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Spectacled Owl - Pulsatrix perspicillata

Description: Spectacled Owls are dark brown with a whitish to yellow-ochre belly, a white patch on the front of the neck and a dark brown belt across the breast. White "spectacles" around their yellow eyes give them their name.
A juvenile has the adult markings in reverse - a white head with black mask, and may take several years from hatching to attain full adult plumage.

Habits: An unsociable bird. Generally nocturnal, with activity normally begining after dusk and continuing to dawn. Roosts singly by day in trees with dense foliage. Most vocal on calm, moonlit nights.

Size: Length 43-46cm (17-18")
Weight male 453-680g (16-24oz) female 680-906g (24-32oz)

Voice: A series of knocking or tapping sounds with a poping effect "PUP-pup-pup-pup-po", each successive note being lower and weaker, and the rhythm quicker as the series progresses.
The Female also has a hawk-like scream "ker-WHEEER", which has been likened to a steam whistle.

Hunting & Food: Spectacled Owls eat small mammals including mice and the occasional possum or skunk, insects, spiders, many Caterpillars, bats, birds up to the size of Jays, crabs and frogs.
They use a branch to perch on and scan the surrounding area. When prey is located, they drop with a swift pounce. Insects are snatched from foliage.

Breeding: In Costa Rica, eggs are laid in the dry season, or at the start of the wet season. Spectacled Owls nest in tree hollows and lay 1-2 eggs, which are incubated by the female for about 5 weeks. Chicks leave the nest for surrounding branches at about 5-6 weeks, well before they can fly, but depend on their parents for up to a year once fledged. Often, only one chick will survive.

Habitat: Occurs more frequently in dense tropical rainforest with mature, large trees, including forest edges. Also found in dry forest, treed savannah habitat, plantations and open areas with scattered trees.

Distribution: Mexico, Central America, Northern two-thirds of South America.

Status: Generally uncommon, but locally common in areas such as Costa Rica, Colombia and the Amazon.

Thank you for Steve Prior about the correct ID.

Source: http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Pulsatrix&species=perspicillata

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-09-04 13:16]

What a great shot. You captured the look in his eye really well. Excellent details and focus. Well composed and good BG.
Toni

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  • IdoTT Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 210 W: 19 N: 86] (482)
  • [2005-09-04 13:33]

Excellent shot of this Owl Ricardo!
The colors are great, a bit too dark for me, but excellent shot!

WellDone!

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3100 W: 234 N: 5929] (20008)
  • [2005-09-04 14:27]

Fantastic shot of that owl, rarely seen on TN and in the world. A very beautiful bird. The details are super sharp and the exposure is perfect. Excellent pose and composition. I love his look. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. : )

Hi Ricardo,
Beautiful shot. Colors and Pov are excellent.
I really like it.
Nico.

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  • ridfa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 89 W: 0 N: 375] (4094)
  • [2005-09-05 0:27]

Hi Ricardo.

Superbe photo d'un oiseau encore jamais vu en ce qui me concerne. L'attirude de l'oiseau et ses yeux sont vraiment bien mis en évidence.

Bravo.

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  • Libor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 178 W: 1 N: 26] (1104)
  • [2005-09-05 0:50]

wauuuuu
I'm very mazy.It's wonderful pictur.
He has good look
beautiful

Hi Ricardo

Wow... this guy has a chip on his shoulder. What an attitude! Spectacular work. I love the expression. Excellent exposure. Lovely colours and beautiful subject. Well done on this awesome work. Thanks.

Very nice shot, Ricardo.
I like the look and the pose.
Well composed, nice colours and good details.
Well done.

muito bom o olhar e a expressividade que vc capturou, parabens.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1648 W: 79 N: 1438] (4742)
  • [2005-09-06 7:04]

Hi Ricardo,

Superb composition, well exposed and good POV. The look in those eyes is stunning. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Looks like a good day at the zoo for you.

Very impressive sharpness with your little Cannon. Great out of focus background emphasises the owl. Very nice.

Olá Ricardo,
"suas" corujas são de fato únicas. Linda composição com ótima "posse da modelo".
Cores e contraste perfeitos.
Parabéns,
Wagner.

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