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Torotoroka scops owl

Otus madagascariensis

Description:

Torotoroka Scops Owl is a common nocturnal species in forest and wooded habitat along western and southern coasts of Madagascar, favoring deciduous forest. Members of the genus Otus they are relatively small owls, with short, rounded wings. Most have erectile ear-tufts.

Habitat:

Dry forests of Madagascar

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4 Comments

RiekoS
RiekoS 11 years ago

Beautiful shot.

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Lovely shot.

Mhmood Zaidan
Mhmood Zaidan 12 years ago

Nice colors :D

AnjaliAnantharam
AnjaliAnantharam 12 years ago

Nice image .. :)

victoria.vikspics
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victoria.vikspics

Madagascar

Spotted on Oct 4, 2011
Submitted on Nov 24, 2011

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