Jungle Owlet, Debarawewa Lake, Near Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

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Tissamaharama is surrounded by reservoirs and lakes. This means that there are many species of birds and other wildlife to be found there. This place is also known for its five to six different species of owls. These are the Indian Scops owl, Asian barn owl, Brown fishing owl, Brown Boobook and the elusive Brown wood owl. This photo shows the Jungle owlet—a wonderful species, measuring approximately 20 cm.

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