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African Scops Owl

Otus senegalensis

Photo by SimonLawrence
Published on Project Noah
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They are so small and unlike the Pearl Spotted Owl that moves around during the day hunting, the Scops stays motionless !!
I love this little owl, they blend in so well with the bark of the trees that it can be difficult to see them. Very nice capture!
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2013

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