Shri Jasnath Asan, Rajasthan, India
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11 Feb 2018This morning, just outside the fortress walls, I was met by one of my all time favorite birds, the spotted owlet. The owlet is a small, stocky bird, barely 21 centimeters in size and weighing a mere 110 grams, about the same as a half cup of water.
Small in stature but a winsome giant of endearing charm, the the owlet displays his disapproval of intruders (in this case me) with a piercing, glaring gaze and a vigorous head bobbing that is reminiscent of a bobblehead doll on the dashboard of a 4 wheeling jeep. The spotted owlet is found in tropical Asia from mainland India to Southeast Asia. It is a common resident of open habitats including farmland and has adapted well to living near human habitation.
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Paula Garrett's Gonawanalanders
2/12/2018 23:02:53
We love the owlet. Have you found any other interesting species of birds? If so, take pictures, we would love to see them.
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