A male Scops Owl rests during the day close to a branch that mirrors his cryptic plumage. He rests close to hole where the female is incubating.

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A male Scops Owl rests during the day close to a branch that mirrors his superb cryptic plumage. He rests close to hole where the female is incubating their eggs.

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Size: 5000px × 3594px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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