Tag: owls
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Is Tawny Frogmouth bird an owl?
In the captivating realm of avian taxonomy, an age-old question bewilders bird enthusiasts, zoologists, and nature explorers: is the tawny frogmouth an owl? These intriguing creatures, with their large front-facing eyes, soft plumage, and nocturnal habits, could be easily mistaken for the iconic nighttime predators that fill our imaginations. Let’s delve into the fascinating world…
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A rare look at a great horned owl swimming through a canyon
Behold this rare video of a great horned owl “swimming” (read: trying to fly) through a canyon in Lake Powell. The great horned owl is a type of force eagle-owl native to the Americas. The young swimming owl – identifiable by the spot of nestling feathers — accidentally fell from its nest on the cliff…
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Whose hoo: The Barred Owls of Central Park
The barrel owl isn’t known to travel outside the woods of the southeastern United States. But in 2020, anything seems possible. Two owls, presumably boyfriend and girlfriend, have been discovered in New York’s Central Park. The star birds like to hide out in the hidden waters of The Loch. Manhattan welcomes 270 plus bird species…
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These owls in a Tokyo cafe are named after musicians and bands
James Mollison of TOPIC ventured into one of Tokyo’s animal cafes where you can sip your coffee with your animal of choice (cats, dogs, and rabbits). But this coffee shop was a little different. Tokyo’s Pakuchi Bar is apparently one of eight owl cafes in the big city. The owner, Tomo Nanaka, owns 30 of them…
