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Another unique species of eagle owl.

I'd like to tell you about these guys, but very little is known about them.

The only really best fact is that they almost exclusively use stick nests built by the Wooly Neck Stork.

As a reminder, owls do not make their own nests. The fate of owls is bonded to that of other species and specific types of trees and trees of a certain age. That's why we can't focus on saving specific organisms; everything is linked to the success of numerous other creatures.

If you didn't see the introduction to the Spot Bellied Eagle Owl from the other day, make sure you check that out too!

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[โ€“] sxan@midwest.social 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You know, I often think owls are cute, or funny, or even handsome, but it'w not often I see one looking noble - even regal! These owls give the bald eagle a run for its money.

[โ€“] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

Couldn't agree more! The color and posture combined are just perfect to give them a very rugged, yet prestigious look to them.

The 2 in the title post really embody that Teddy Roosevelt in the Rough Riders swagger.

I really liked the flying photo also. It doesn't have a flat face like many owls do. It looked like a swole Peregrine.