This majestic owl looks like something from a fairytale
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Also known as the Forest Eagle Owl (Bubo nipalensis), this is a bird of prey with a formidable appearance.
These owls have dark brown eyes and almost horizontal ear tufts that look like horns.
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The black markings on the white feathers look like lots of hearts.
These owls can be found in forests in southern and south-eastern Asia.
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The species is known for its strange call which is said to sound human.
It is known locally in Sri Lanka as Ulama – aka devil bird.
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They are nocturnal creatures and spend the days hiding amongst trees.
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The owls become active at dusk, when they hunt small mammals, reptiles, and birds.
This is a very powerful and bold predatory owl, at the top of the bird food chain in its area.
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There nesting season is from December to March, and they make nests in the hollows of trees.
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Though these birds are uncommon, they have been listed as ‘Least Concern’ by Birdlife International.
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