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Yungas Pygmy Owl
Yungas Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium bolivianum) Sexes similar.
Habitat
Puna scrub with small patches of Polylepis forest at 3,256 m (10, 682 ft) elevation.
Location
Abra Malaga, near Ollantaytambo, Cusco Department, Per. Mountain pass on the South American Continental Divide overlooking the Sacred Valley.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Glaucidium bolivianum
Equipment used
Canon
Staff member
Opus Editor
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WOWSER Stanley, guess this was another Lifer for you my friend!!!

The first picture to come into the Gallery - a wonderful find for you lad and a super picture you've taken of him too.

I've now uploaded this picture to The Opus - many thanks for sharing it with us.
 
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A brilliant find and first image here ... congratulations ... great work, Stanley ...
Tfs three fabulous images ...
 
Absolutely stunning capture Stanley. Outstanding composition. Three great uploads
 
Such a sweet owl shot, Stanley; wonderful detail, pose and lighting.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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Stanley Jones
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