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Megascops kennicottii
Now you see me, Now you don't! The Western Screech Owl is a small owl, only about 22 cm tall. It's mottled and striped coloring in browns and grays provide excellent camouflage in the native oaks of the West Coast. They completely disappear against the bark of the trees! This little bird is blind and is cared for by the Audubon Society's "Eyes in the Sky". Dedicated volunteers show many of the birds in rehabilitation to the public.
Gardens of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Spotted on May 29, 2014
Submitted on Jun 25, 2014
5 Comments
Yes hernandezwolf, the camouflage is amazing!
Love the camouflage
Thank you Sukanya :)
The last shot is priceless!!! Thank you.
I saw its eyes were cloudy and wondered...so nice to know it is safe and cared for.