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Hiding in the Spiny Forest
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Hiding in the Spiny Forest (Otus madagascariensis)

The Torotoroka Scops Owl (Otus madagascariensis) is endemic to Madagascar. This owl is hiding during the day in a plant in the Didiereaceae family, also endemic to the Spiny Forest ecosystem of south and southwest Madagascar.
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Habitat
Spinty Forest
Location
Berendi Reserve, Madagascar
Date taken
Sept 12, 2012
Scientific name
Otus madagascariensis
Equipment used
Nikon D7000, 70-200mm at 200mm

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Africa
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Dave Clark
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