Scops owl... for Danny (GOM) by Littlejock
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This portrait of this little scops owl is for my friend and admired Danny (Danob) who got the GOM , long time deserved, but the charge here in RR delayed until now. Danny is a big reference of quality, style and superb pics of nature and... of course the birds I love very special, inspire me and I learned very much looking the pics.
This guy is very little size, around 20 cm (7,8 inch)
And.. as danny do... a explain about this bird:
Scops-owls are Strigidae (typical owls) belong to the genus Otus. Approximately 45 living species are known, but new ones are frequently recognized and unknown ones are still being discovered every few years or so, especially in Indonesia. For most of the 20th century, this genus included the American screech-owls which are now again separated in Megascops based on a range of behavioral, biogeographical, morphological and DNA sequence data.
Scops-owls in the modern sense are restricted to the Old World, except for a single North American species - the Flammulated Owl - that is only provisionally placed here and is likely to be moved out of Otus eventually. See below for details.
As usual for owls, female scops-owls are usually larger than the males of their species, with owls of both genders being compact in size and shape. All of the birds in this genus are small and agile. Scops-owls are colored in various brownish hues, sometimes with a lighter underside and/or face, which helps to camouflage them against the bark of trees. Some are polymorphic, occurring in a greyish- and a reddish-brown morph.
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Comments (37)
ledwolorz
Beautiful Owl and fantastic detail.Amazing photo.
awjay
super Luis
MaraP
Amazing image!!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.Your bird pictures are just as majestic as Danny. Keep on posting my friend and thank you for sharing this owl picture as well as all the information of the owl.
jocko500
so much detail is in here. cool shot
PD154
This is a wonderful capture, great DOF!
JeffG7BRJ
An excellent capture Luis, and a fitting tribute to Danny, I am sure he will be very pleased with it, and Congratulations on GOM Danny. Excellent information Luis, I had not heard of this tiny owl before so it is nice that you tell us about him/her. Superb work my friend. Bravo!!!!!
BorisB
Wonderful portrait, really an impressive vis-a-vis!!
wingnut55
i agree !
MrsLubner
The last part of the information you gave struck me...when I first looked at your stellar shot, I thought how much his feather coloring made it look as if he had pieces of bark hanging from his body. :-) The detail in the face and expecially around the beak is marvelous.
bpclarke
What a splendid capture this is and a fantastic dedi too. I love the silvery look throughout the feather pattern. The lighting is perfect. Magnificent shot. Bunny
SapUS59
fantastic capture of this beautiful bird, the detail is amazing !!
JaneEden
Wow Luis this is outstanding photography of this delightful owl and its amazing feathers that resemble the bark of the tree!!! I love it, hugs Jane xx
lil_t
Beautiful capture again! You are so lucky to have this great talent! Thanks for sharing!
busi2ness
The tribute is as good as the photography on display. Excellent work and presentation.
db103
Excellent detail and sharpness. Looks like it was shot in studio? That d300 is the cats meow...
Realm_Of_Illusion
Really great portrait of this wise bird!
sharky_
You got it crystal clear that I could count every individual feather. Beautiful and a great dedi for our friend Danny.... Aloha
DCLEW2
Awesome portrait. Love these birds.
mbz2662
I thought he looked like he'd been carved from a tree. Great shot!
tizjezzme
Luis, what a gorgeous photo!!! Beautiful photography.... as always, coming from you.
gunsan
Sweet and wonderful shot, Iam sure Danny will love it!
helanker
An absolutely gorgeous Owl and so detailed captured. Bravo Luis!. This is a wonderful sight.
rainbows
A superb capture and a magnificent dedication to Danny. It is splendid work, Luis. Big hugs. Diane.
durleybeachbum
A superb portrait!
G_Mansco
A real beauty, splendid details and a lovely dedi too ;O)
Odrah
Stunning! my respectful 5+++++!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hendesse
Excellent shot of this beautiful owl. The details are fantastic!
dragonmuse
Very nice portrait.. he looks very curious.
prionbrain
AWESOME!!!! :D