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African Barn Owl

Tyto alba

Photo by Jinki Afrika
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Description:

Spotted this African barn owl by the shores of Lake Duluti in Tanzania. I would have loved to take more photos but it quickly flew away.

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Comments (10)
Jellis
African Grass-Owl Tyto capensis Barn Owl Tyto alba
KarenL
Lovely! Great capture!
Jinki Afrika
@Caldasrafa: I would like to think so too :D @ChristyHolland: Thank you :)
Jinki Afrika
@NuwanChathuranga: I think he/she is half awake since he/she quickly flew away the moment I clicked the camera :D

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PublishedMarch 2, 2012

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