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WINNER: SHORT EARED OWL 52-27

The tiny Oriental Bay Owl is one mysterious creature. Found in tropical forest from India to the Philippines, little is known about this owl. With its triangular head and large, high set eyes, this may not only be the most unusual Tyto owl, but the most odd looking owl of all.

The Short Eared Owl, on the other hand, is very well known. It is found in every continent except Australia and New Zealand. One type has also made it's way to Hawaii to be their only living native owl species. You have to look closely to see they're "ears" even when they're holding them up, but when they do, it is a very cute devilish look. These owls nest in depressions in the ground in grasslands and fields where they hunt for rodents.

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[–] anon6789 56 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)
[–] Ipodjockey 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean look at em. It has little fake horns. I want one.

[–] anon6789 5 points 1 year ago

I enjoy how they look like an afterthought in the owl's overall design. 😆

[–] anon6789 28 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] VeganSchnitzel 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Kinda just looks like a larger moth. In a cool way, of course.

[–] anon6789 4 points 1 year ago

That was my girlfriend's reaction as well! I think they look like The Greys 👽

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

It's like if a bug and an owl had a baby

[–] Nouveau_Burnswick 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know I'm not helping the voting at all; because every day I just upvote both owls. They all deserve it!

[–] anon6789 5 points 1 year ago

You are still participating, that's my real goal!

I hope you're learning some new things and enjoying the pics.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I can't choose. I pass this one.

[–] anon6789 4 points 1 year ago

Pseudo 0, Owls 1

WINNER: OWLS!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] anon6789 1 points 1 year ago

I find them both adorable in very opposite ways!

[–] anon6789 1 points 1 year ago

Aww my poor Bay Owl is getting its toosh whipped.

I still love you, little weirdo! 🥰