The Pearl-spotted Owl has a distinctive call that is often duetted by the pair. They are the most likely of the small owls to be active in daylight

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The Pearl-spotted Owl has a distinctive call that is often duetted by the pair. They are the most likely of the small owls to be active in daylight and also lack ear-tufts of the Scops

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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