Friday, February 20, 2009

SPOTTED OWLET


Scientic Name : Athene brama

Local Names : Bettada goobe

Habitat : Ruins , mango tops and village, grooves of ancient trees etc ,

Size : Myna +/_

Feeding : Beetles and other insects , young birds , mice , lizards etc ,

Breeding : 3 - 4 eggs

Nesting : November - April

Feathers : Squat white spotted grayish brown owl with large round headed head .

Egg Colour : White

Call : Harsh chattering , squabbling and chuckling notes.

Cluthes : Alone*

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