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Spectacled Owl
Stanley Jones

Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata)

Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata subsp. chapmani) Off the back porch of Urraca Lodge in Jorupe Reserve, Loja Prvince, Ecuador. Tumbesian dry decidus tropical forest with giant Ceibo trees at ca. 480 m (1.575 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Tumbesian dry decidus tropical forest with giant Ceibo trees at ca. 480 m (1.575 ft) elevation.
Location
Urraca Lodge in Jorupe Reserve, Loja Prvince, Ecuador
Date taken
November 2014
Scientific name
Pulsatrix perspicillata
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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They're really charming owls, aren't they, with those lovely spectacles.

A super picture you've taken of this one Stanley - many thanks lad.
 
S K Gudi
Wearing night vision glasses! Lol. A superb shot of this beauty against a stunning dark bg, Stanley!! tfs.
 
ducbucln
Wow, this is one beautiful owl! Those eyes look so threatening. Well done Stanley.

Vicki
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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