A diminutive African Scops Owl rests during the heat of the day in dense shade. Usually resting close to the tree trunk their cryptic colouration offe
A diminutive African Scops Owl rests during the heat of the day in dense shade. Usually resting close to the tree trunk their cryptic colouration offers them superb camoflague.
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Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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