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Otus megalotis
This owl is endemic to the Philippines and is one of 16 different owl species found in the Philippines. More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_...
They nest in trees holes of forests of the Philippine lowlands. They can equally be found in the pine forests of Luzon.
I was very lucky when taking this shot as it turned it's head at the last second just so I could capture it's beautiful eyes.
Spotted on Aug 13, 2010
Submitted on Dec 23, 2011
22 Comments
That cuteness!
Wonderful !
Thanks Ricky S.Chua!:)
Great shot Annalisa! You captured it at the right moment!
Thanks Dorie!
Such striking eyes. Tnx for sharing! :)
Thanks again all! It was a lucky shot....so glad I didn't give up :) lol @Little Rex I've never seen an owl with orange eyes before....even looking at other Scops Owls most of them have yellow eyes.
This is amazing! And those eyes, it looks like the owl's wearing make-up.
Congratulations.
Congrats Annalisa....nice shot indeed...
congratulations,beautiful
If looks could kill...
Amazing animal and shoot. Love the eyes..they are so beautiful and striking. Congratulations!
great shoot.!
Thanks everyone! :)
Congrats AnnalisaD, good shot!
Amazing!
Spotting of the Day!
"What a beauty! Check out the striking eyes on the Philippine Scops Owl. As solitary night hunters, they have an incredible sense of hearing which helps them locate their next meal."
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so lovely with those eyes..
Those eyes and purple lining is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Karen.....if you look closely there is a purple ring around the outer part of the eye and I think it makes the orange pop even more.
Gorgeous eyes!