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Megascops choliba

Photo by rutasandinas
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Field Notes

Description:

owl eating a snake 30 cm

Species ID Suggestions

Tropical Screech Owl

Megascops choliba

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Liam
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Eastern Screech Owl

Megascops asio
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Comments (6)
rutasandinas
Thanks you @ rubens.luciano ; si muy difícil que si fue para la toma demasiado pero lo logre quedo con la snake en las garras::
Liam
Eastern Screech Owl is not found in Colombia. The red eye is a result of the use of flash.
rubens.luciano
Owl pictures are not easy, and eating a snake are a rare opportunity. Congrats!

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PublishedMarch 31, 2013

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