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  • Philippine scops owl (Otus megalotis)

    Many may be surprised by this but this is my first owl, ever. So pardon the rather ugly image quality.


    Philippine Scops Owl (Otus megalotis) by alabang, on Flickr

    The Philippine scops owl (Otus megalotis) is a common owl, endemic to the Philippines, belonging to the family of the typical owls Strigidae. Everett's scops owl and Negros scops owls were formerly considered conspecific.

    Philippine scops owls prey at night on insects. They live alone or in monogamous pairs. They breed throughout the year, laying clutches of 1-2 eggs. They nest in trees holes in lowland forests of Luzon, Catanduanes and Marinduque.

    Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_scops_owl

    Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Univers...ppines_Diliman


  • #2
    Quite an acceptable image. I'd be happy with that as I've never photographed an owl. Almost looks like a wooden model!

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    • #3
      bummer about the light on the face but your first owl is always remembered. is powerful owl breeding season over here now and we have been spending quite a bit of time with assorted owls the last couple of months. is a real hoot
      Stephen Davey. Nikon Shooter

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      • #4
        Wish I knew where to find one around here. I just love their huge eyes.

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        • #5
          Thanks Greg, Stephen and Plates

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