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Forest Owlet

Forest Owlet

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The Forest Owlet is a critically endangered and extremely rare small owl endemic to central India. It was once thought to be extinct for over a century before its dramatic rediscovery.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and restricted to fragmented dry deciduous forests in central India.
How to spot
Due to its extreme rarity and critically endangered status, observation is highly challenging and requires specialized conservation efforts and expert knowledge of its few remaining habitats. Listen for its unique calls.
When to spot
Primarily diurnal, active during the day, especially at dawn and dusk. Observations are extremely rare due to its low population and secretive nature.
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File:Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti) by Saswat Mishra.jpg
File:Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti) calling.jpg
File:Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti, Athene blewitti) in Melghat Tiger Reserve Maharashtra (1).jpg
File:Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti, Athene blewitti) in Melghat Tiger Reserve Maharashtra (2).jpg
File:Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti, Athene blewitti) in Melghat Tiger Reserve Maharashtra (3).jpg
File:Forest Owlet Athene blewitti by Ashahar alias Krishna Khan.jpeg
File:Forest Owlet Athene blewitti by Dr. Raju Kasambe DSCN5055 (9).jpg
File:Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti)-2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti) by Saswat Mishra.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti) calling.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti, Athene blewitti) in Melghat Tiger Reserve Maharashtra (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti, Athene blewitti) in Melghat Tiger Reserve Maharashtra (2).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti, Athene blewitti) in Melghat Tiger Reserve Maharashtra (3).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest Owlet Athene blewitti by Ashahar alias Krishna Khan.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest Owlet Athene blewitti by Dr. Raju Kasambe DSCN5055 (9).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owl's rediscovery in 1997 after 113 years of no confirmed sightings was a monumental event in ornithology, highlighting the importance of conserving its last remaining fragmented habitat.
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