The diminutive African Scops Owl is an excellent example of cryptic camouflage. Their plumage blends into the background of the tree trunk superbly


The diminutive African Scops Owl is an excellent example of cryptic camouflage. Their plumage blends into the background of the tree trunk superbly


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