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When: June 15, 2019

Where: Natura ARTIS Magistra Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Owlet could not fly yet, so he couldn't find proper refuge from the rain. The adults however, could. Which is why we had trouble spotting them Luckily, this beauty came to check on the Owlet which made for the perfect opportunity for us

Species: Northern White-Faced Owl (Noordelijke witwangdwergooruil)

Latin name: Ptilopsis Leucotis

Originates from a band across Africa between the Sahara and the equator.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…It was once known as one species together with the Southern White-Faced Owl, and called the White-Faced Scops-Owl.

…These Owls have a notable defense mechanism; when faced with a predator (animals, also other Owls, slightly larger than itself) they flare their wings to appear larger. When faced with a predator much larger than itself, they pull their feathers inward, elongate their bodies, and narrow their eyes to thin slits. They may even fold a wing cross-wise across their chest to hide the lighter-colored feather of their underparts. It is thought they camouflage themselves to look like a dead branch, a concealing posture.

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Description

When: June 15, 2019

Where: Natura ARTIS Magistra Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Owlet could not fly yet, so he couldn't find proper refuge from the rain. The adults however, could. Which is why we had trouble spotting them Luckily, this beauty came to check on the Owlet which made for the perfect opportunity for us

Species: Northern White-Faced Owl (Noordelijke witwangdwergooruil)

Latin name: Ptilopsis Leucotis

Originates from a band across Africa between the Sahara and the equator.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…It was once known as one species together with the Southern White-Faced Owl, and called the White-Faced Scops-Owl.

…These Owls have a notable defense mechanism; when faced with a predator (animals, also other Owls, slightly larger than itself) they flare their wings to appear larger. When faced with a predator much larger than itself, they pull their feathers inward, elongate their bodies, and narrow their eyes to thin slits. They may even fold a wing cross-wise across their chest to hide the lighter-colored feather of their underparts. It is thought they camouflage themselves to look like a dead branch, a concealing posture.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook

Visit our website: WIXsite

Shop: high-photos for references WildlifeReferencePhotos | merchandise on RedBubble