Pel's Fishing Owl, Scotopelia peli

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The rare and elusive Pel's Fishing Owl is a bird of the riverine forest and seldom seen, making them high on the twitchers wish-list.

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Size: 5250px × 3371px
Location: Gona Re Zhou National Park Zimbabwe/
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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