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Collared Scops-Owl (Couple)

Otus lettia

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Description:

The Collared Scops Owl is a nocturnal bird, and is rarely seen by day(I found this Bird at about 1.30p.m.That's amazing).Roosts during the day on a densely foliaged branch, perched upright and motionless.It is a small owl with rather long, dark-spotted ear-tufts. Females are usually larger and heavier than males.Nests are in natural cavities or woodpecker holes in tree trunks or dead stumps.

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Collared scops owl, Collared Scops Owl - Otus lettia - Information, Pictures, Sounds

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Comments (10)
Dilan Chathuranga
I had never spotted a owl before this.This is the first time that I found a owl.Thanks for all comments & liked this!!!
Dilan Chathuranga
Thank you very much for the nice comment Lakkana! Thanks all who loved this spotting!
Lakkana
Nice rare capturing dilan, good luck with some more
Dilan Chathuranga
Four new photos & a small description were added. I have found a couple. As I think 1st,2nd & 3rd shots are belongs to the female & other three shots(Added just now) belongs to the male.But I'm not sure.Can someone help me to identify them separately????Thanks!!
Dilan Chathuranga
Thank you very much Chamalka & Neil!I have another few shots of this owl.I will add them now!
Neil Ross
Wow! Such a beautiful owl. Nicely spotted, Dilan.

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PublishedJuly 4, 2014

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