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This bird was found almost dead. That's why he only can control one tuft. thanks for Cincinnati zoo..:D
Screech owls hunt from perches in semi-open landscapes. They prefer areas which contain old trees with hollows; these are home to their prey which includes insects, reptiles, small mammals such as bats and mice and other small birds. Screech-owls have a good sense of hearing which helps them locate their prey in any habitat. They also possess well-developed raptorial claws and a curved bill, both of which are used for tearing their prey into pieces small enough to swallow easily. They usually carry their prey back to their nests, presumably to guard against the chance of losing their meal to a larger raptor.
Screech owls hunt from perches in semi-open landscapes. They prefer areas which contain old trees with hollows; these are home to their prey which includes insects, reptiles, small mammals such as bats and mice and other small birds. Screech-owls have a good sense of hearing which helps them locate their prey in any habitat. They also possess well-developed raptorial claws and a curved bill, both of which are used for tearing their prey into pieces small enough to swallow easily. They usually carry their prey back to their nests, presumably to guard against the chance of losing their meal to a larger raptor.
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Please consider posting this to the new Ohio birds and wildlife mission = http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1279...
Very neat series! I have to say that is one of the cutest rehab/educational screech owls I've ever seen! There are a few missions you may be interested in...
Raptors of North America: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627...
Captive Animals: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/7973...
Wildlife Rescue & Rehab: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9974...
The Owls: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1282...
Thank u yasser..:D
Manju, thanks for the quick reply! It would be great to add that info to the spotting details so others can know this. As more people comment on this great series, your message might get lost. Thanks again and thanks to the Cincinnati Zoo for their great work!
Hi...
These are animals brought from the Cincinnati Zoo to a local park.
Hey Manju, great series! If this was spotted at the zoo, please add this information to your notes. Also, if you are pulling any information on screech owls from other resources, you should add those sites as reference links. Hope this helps!
Thanks for ur comments.:D
This bird was found almost dead. That's why he only can control one tuft.
thanks for Cincinnati zoo..:D
Oh how cute! Any reason he only had one tuft up?
Beautiful shots:)
Great series!