Mottled Wood-Owl
Mottled Wood-Owl
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The Mottled Wood Owl is a medium-sized owl found in dry deciduous forests and open woodlands across the Indian subcontinent. It is characterized by its distinctively mottled plumage.
Where to spot
Dry deciduous forests, open woodlands, and thorny scrub across the Indian subcontinent.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic 'who-who-who-who-whu' call, which can surprisingly resemble human speech. Look for it roosting in dense tree canopy during the day, where its camouflage is superb.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Most active from dusk to dawn. Its calls are often heard well after sunset.
Where to spot
Dry deciduous forests, open woodlands, and thorny scrub across the Indian subcontinent.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic 'who-who-who-who-whu' call, which can surprisingly resemble human speech. Look for it roosting in dense tree canopy during the day, where its camouflage is superb.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Most active from dusk to dawn. Its calls are often heard well after sunset.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This owl's haunting, human-like hooting call is often associated with local superstitions and folklore in its range, adding to its mysterious aura.
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