Sri Lanka Bay Owl
Phodilus assimilis
Bay Owl resting in the forests near the Thattekad reserve in Kerala.
Photographed at: Thattekad on 2020-03-01Album: Thattekad - 2020
Sri Lanka Bay Owl is endemic to the Western Ghats and the forests of Sri Lanka. It visibly looks like the Barn Owl but is distinguished by its heart shaped head. Unlike its relative this species is highly secretive and can be hard to spot.
Family:
Tytonidae
Diet: Insects, Rodents, Reptiles, Small_mammals
Size: 27 - 27 cms