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The Spotted Owlet is small (21 cm) and stocky.
They nest in cavities often competing with other hole-nesters such as mynas. They may also nest in holes in vertical embankments. The nest may be lined with leaves and feathers or may use the existing lining from a prior occupant. The typical clutch is made up of three or four spherical white eggs (30.9mm long and 26.3 mm wide, 11.6g) and incubation begins with the first laid eggs leading to a wide variation in the size of the chicks. The young are fed initially on insects such as cockroaches and later fed small vertebrate prey such as mice(a toad Bufo stomaticus has been noted in Gujarat). The chicks gain weight during the early stages but lose weight before fledging. Only one or two chicks may fledge and they leave the nest in about 20–28 days.
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It's so sweet !!
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Lovely shots, Sachin!
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Very nice series of photos. What a wonderful spotting.
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Really cute!
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They look toasty!
Adorable!!!
So sweet pair
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Sweet shots Sachin.