Asian Barred Owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides)
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About Asian Barred Owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Owls And Nightjars
- Family: Typical Owls
The Asian barred owlet, also known as the cuckoo owlet, is a species of pygmy owl native to the forests and shrublands of mainland Southeast Asia to the foothills of the Himalayas of northern Pakistan. It is a smaller owl, measuring 22–25 cm (8.7–9.8 in), making it one of the larger pygmy owls. They are primarily insectivorous but will eat lizards, small rodents and birds as well.
Source: Wikipedia
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2006-01-20
Jim Corbett National Park - Dhikala, India
