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Spooky Little Bay Owl

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, 10/04/2025
Captured this stunning Sri Lanka Bay Owl with my Panasonic Lumix camera!
This majestic bird is known for its distinctive bay- colored plumage and haunting calls. Found in dense forests, the Sri Lanka Bay Owl is a nocturnal hunter, using its acute hearing and exceptional night vision to catch prey.
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, with its lush forests and diverse wildlife, provides an ideal habitat for this rare and elusive species.
Glad to have spotted this beauty in its natural habitat.

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I personally love these little creepers, but some of you might prefer it in the dark! 😆
- sky kitties
The X-files look.
- Totally! These guys might be a little creepy if they were big owls, but they are pretty tiny. If aliens were this big I don't think we'd fear them all that much.
how big are they?
- Ah, turns out they're a little larger than I remember. I thought they were Screech Owl sized, but they're just a smidge larger.
  Sixth from the left on this chart:
  22 to 29 cm (9 to 11.5 inches) in length
  250 to 300 g (a little over half pound) in weight
  
  they're so cute i'm screaming at work? tiny little guys. gonna get me fired. they are SO CUTE OMFG
  
  Very nice chart! I'm gonna keep that for future reference.

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