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| Spotted owlet - ಹಾಲಕ್ಕಿ - Haalakki |
The spotted owlet (Athene brama) (Kannada name: ಹಾಲಕ್ಕಿ - Haalakki) is a small owl which breeds in tropical Asia from mainland India to Southeast Asia. A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities. They roost in small groups in the hollows of trees or in cavities in rocks or buildings. It nests in a hole in a tree or building, laying 3–5 eggs. They are often found near human habitation. The species shows great variation including clinal variation in size and forms a superspecies with the very similar little owl. Wiki
Types of Owl species found in Mysuru:
The typical owls are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. They have large forward-facing eyes and ears, a hawk-like beak and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye called a facial disk. There are around 31 species found in India & 12 species found in Karnataka. I have found 2 species in Mysuru
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