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Scops Owl

Otus senegalensis

Photo by PunkusArnett
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Field Notes

Description:

The smallest owl in the region, it roosts on tree branches close to the tree trunk during the day (as in example) it is very well camouflaged

Habitat:

Bushveld and dry open woodlands

Notes:

This is one of the resident Scops Owls at Satara rest camp. We were pleased when a neighbor called us out to see it.

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Comments (2)
lori.tas
Really cool looking bird. And the camouflage is very effective.

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Kruger National Park, South Africa
Photographed
PublishedAugust 15, 2011

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