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Spotted Wood-Owl

Spotted Wood-Owl

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The Spotted Wood Owl is a medium-sized owl found in various wooded habitats across Southeast Asia. It is distinguished by its finely spotted plumage and large, dark eyes.
Where to spot
Widespread across Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, and Indonesia, inhabiting open woodlands, plantations, and parks.
How to spot
Listen for its deep, mellow 'hoo-hoo-hoo' calls, often in a duet. Look for it roosting in dense foliage of large trees during the day, or perched on branches at night using a spotlight.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Most active from dusk to dawn. Can sometimes be seen roosting during the day in dense foliage.
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File:Spotted Wood-owl (Strix seloputo).jpg
File:Strix seloputo (National Zoo Malaysia).jpg
File:Strix seloputo - Pasir Ris.jpg
File:Strix seloputo - Pasir Ris 215.jpg
File:Strix seloputo 1838.jpg
File:Strix seloputo alias Kukuk seloputo.jpg
File:Strix seloputo juv Taman safari Java.jpg
File:Allocco maculato asiatico (Strix seloputo).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spotted Wood-owl (Strix seloputo).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Strix seloputo (National Zoo Malaysia).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Strix seloputo - Pasir Ris.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Strix seloputo - Pasir Ris 215.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Strix seloputo 1838.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Strix seloputo alias Kukuk seloputo.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Strix seloputo juv Taman safari Java.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owl is known for its distinctive 'hooting' duet, often performed by a pair, with the male and female calls interlocking in a rhythmic and harmonious sequence.
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