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File:Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) in Thrissur, Kerala.JPG

Brown Fish-Owl

Brown Fish-Owl

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The Brown Fish Owl is a large, robust owl found across a wide range of Asia, particularly near water bodies. It is a powerful nocturnal predator of fish and crustaceans.
Where to spot
Widespread across South and Southeast Asia, from Turkey and the Middle East to India, China, and Southeast Asia, always near water bodies like rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.
How to spot
Look for it perched on branches overhanging water. Listen for its deep, resonating 'hoo-hoo-hoo' calls. Its large size and upright 'fish owl' posture are good clues.
When to spot
Nocturnal, often active at dusk and dawn. Can sometimes be seen fishing during the day in secluded spots.
File:Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) in Thrissur, Kerala.JPG
File:Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) of Thrissur, Kerala.JPG
File:Brown fish owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) from Valparai DSCN1971.jpg
File:Brown fish owl Ketupa zeylonensis 01.jpg
File:Ketupa zeylonensis 1.jpg
File:বাদামী মাছ পেঁচা ( Ketupa zeylonensis ), চইতপুর, বর্ধমান, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ DSC8041.jpg
File:Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) in Thrissur, Kerala.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) of Thrissur, Kerala.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown fish owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) from Valparai DSCN1971.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown fish owl Ketupa zeylonensis 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ketupa zeylonensis 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:বাদামী মাছ পেঁচা ( Ketupa zeylonensis ), চইতপুর, বর্ধমান, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ DSC8041.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owl has strong, unfeathered legs and feet, ideal for wading in shallow water and grabbing slippery prey like fish and crabs, showcasing its aquatic adaptations.
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