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Asio flammeus
The Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is a species of typical owl (family Strigidae). In Scotland this species of owl is often referred to as a cataface, grass owl or short-horned hootlet. Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. Asio flammeus will display its tufts when in a defensive pose. However, its very short tufts are usually not visible. The Short-eared Owl is found in open country and grasslands. The word flammeus is Latin for "flaming, or the color of fire".(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-eared_Owl)
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You capture the extraordinary! This is no exception.
thank you friends
Great images!
Brilliant sighting, and fantastic photos again :-)
Amazing Hemant!
Short-eared Owl chased by crows and cattle egret
Great spotting and GREAT photos!