Amazing 18 Owl Species
Oriental Bay Owl
The Oriental bay owl (Phodilus badius) is a nocturnal owl that can be found throughout Southeast Asia. Its preferred habitat is in dense evergreen forests near bodies of water. A subspecies of barn owl, the Oriental bay owl is a bay owl. It is similar in appearance but smaller than typical barn owls.
It uses holes in trees and stumps to roost and nest and hunts for prey perched on tree branches hidden from view.
Oriental bay owl on a branch in the evening
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The Oriental bay owl (Phodilus badius) is a nocturnal owl that can be found throughout Southeast Asia. Its preferred habitat is in dense evergreen forests near bodies of water. A subspecies of barn owl, the Oriental bay owl is a bay owl. It is similar in appearance but smaller than typical barn owls.
It uses holes in trees and stumps to roost and nest and hunts for prey perched on tree branches hidden from view.
Oriental bay owl on a branch in the evening
RichLindie / Getty Images
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08 January 2024
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