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Chestnut-backed Owlet

Chestnut-backed Owlet

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The Chestnut-backed Owlet is a small owl endemic to Sri Lanka. It is known for its distinctive chestnut-colored back and finely barred underparts, providing good camouflage.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sri Lanka, found in humid montane and lowland forests, particularly in the wet zone.
How to spot
Listen for its series of soft, rapid hoots. Look for it perched in the mid-story of dense forest, often revealed by mobbing birds.
When to spot
Primarily diurnal, active during the day. Most vocal at dawn and dusk, when it actively hunts.
File:Glaucidium castanotum pair, Kudawa Singharaja Rainforest, Sri Lanka.jpg
File:Glaucidium castanotum pair, Kudawa Singharaja Rainforest, Sri Lanka.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owlet is often found in the island's montane forests, a unique ecosystem with high biodiversity and many endemic species, making it a special find.
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