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WINNER: Milky 38-32 - Owl of the Year Round 4 - Little vs Milky Eagle (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by anon6789 to c/superbowl

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We've got a pair of very contrasting owls in this match.

The stoic Little Owl lives in temperate Eurasian and northern Africa. This modestly small owl is thought to be the pet of Athena/Minerva, serving as an advisor, guide, and companion. This owl is one that actually enjoys some human presence. They prefer the openness of farmland, fields, and orchards for the open spaces in which they hunt. They will swoop down on some prey, but also do a lot of hunting on foot.

The Milky Eagle Owl on the other hand, is Africa's largest owl. This owl has a very unique look, having a sad and pouty face with prominent pink eyelids. The Milky is large and powerful enough to eat almost anything it chooses, and being an apex predator keeps it safe from most other animals. Do not let its size fool you though-while it normally swoops prey, it is still quick and agile enough to catch insects in midair.

Will the mythological owl spirit away with a win, or will the massive hunter from the African savannah claim a mighty victory?

Vote for your favorite below by upvoting your choice. Winner is the owl with the most upvotes after 24(ish) hours. Feel free to vote for both, but no downvotes, as they will be thrown out. A neutral third party will break any ties. Cast your vote now, and feel free to cheer on your choice in the comments, but no bashing the other owl or your fellow community members. They are all superb!

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[–] anon6789 34 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

Little Owl

[–] xpinchx 4 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

This one gets my vote. He's so little and cute 🥰

[–] anon6789 1 points 4 weeks ago

They are my iconic little brown owl. They are not my favorite owl, as there are a bit too many that look very similar to this one, but I like these little fellas have somewhat evolved to be close to us in nature. We make each others' lives a little better by sharing an ecosystem, which I do feel sets these guys apart in a personal way.