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Topic Categories: Birding • Education • Mystery Birds • Nature • Ornithology • Pets • Travel
Posted on: July 20, 2009 10:59 AM, by "GrrlScientist"
tags: Spot-Bellied Eagle-Owl, Forest Eagle-Owl, Malay Eagle-Owl, Bubo nipalensis, identify this bird, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] Spot-Bellied Eagle-Owl, also known as the Forest Eagle-Owl or the Malay Eagle-Owl, Bubo nipalensis. This interesting bird, which is a pet, is endemic to Southeast Asia. [I will identify these birds for you in 48 hours]
Image: "juannasue."
Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification.
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Comments
I'm so excited I know this! THAT is a spot-bellied eagle owl, he of the normal-sounding name and abnormal appearance! Field marks include the fake-looking Furby eyes, fabulous horns, and pretty brown-speckled belly. Mostly the bizarre eyes though (at least for me). You never forget those!
Posted by: Gini | July 20, 2009 1:31 PM
I could have sworn it was Geoff. Or Juha.
Ha! Now I've commented on your blog, the blackmail can begin...
Posted by: Mike | July 20, 2009 1:37 PM
That's kinda wonderful, thanks. rb
Posted by: arby | July 20, 2009 1:51 PM
wonderful looking bird, though i have to wonder how well they do in captivity...
Posted by: travelgirl | July 20, 2009 4:00 PM
Well, I don't know what it is really, but to me it looks like something Jim Henson made... Who brought a Muppet to life?
Posted by: Lia | July 20, 2009 6:42 PM
HI:
It looks like a Barred Eagle-Owl. Its ear tufts and black-and-white barring indicate that species.
Posted by: Ian Paulsen | July 20, 2009 11:28 PM
Definitely a Barred Eagle Owl. The dark eyes are quite unique among the eagle owls, and there's the ear tufts and the black and white pattern on the front.
Posted by: Hai~Ren | July 22, 2009 2:31 PM
I got this one from my New Holland feild guide to the birds of southeast asia. Barred Eagle Owl, Bubo Sumatranus(differentiated from Spot-bellied by the barred belly. ) .
Posted by: ground-petrel | July 23, 2009 3:37 PM