Himalayan Owl (Strix nivicolum)


Posted by Chewang Bonpo on Fri May 12, 2017 7:44 am

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Taxonomy: Syrnium nivicolum Blyth, 1845, Himalaya = Nepal.
Three subspecies recognized.
S. n. nivicolum (Blyth, 1845) – NW India from W Himachal E through Nepal to SE China, S to N Myanmar and N Indochina.

Habitat:Occurs in coniferous forests, oak forests and rocky forested ravines from c. 1000–2650 m elevation (perhaps lower in winter).

Mishmi Hills, Aruncahal ,April 2017
 

 

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by WILDSUDIPTA on Fri May 12, 2017 9:59 pm
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Nice capture Chewang ....Would expect a little light over the bird to expose better .
 

by clement on Mon May 15, 2017 6:19 am
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Amazing rarity you posted here.. super shot 
 

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