Mottled Wood Owl

The Mottled Wood Owl Strix ocellata is a species of medium sized owl found in South Asia. They are found in gardens and thin deciduous forests adjacent to dry thorn forests or agro environments. They are easily detected by their distinctive eerie laughing call of Chu hua-aa during the dusk and dawn, with a quaver in the second note. Usually found in pairs while roosting.

The Mottled Wood Owl is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Mottled Wood Owl had recently landed on the tree. Seeing this, Drongos came in from all over to scare it away. This wasn't surprising given what Drongos are! But I was surprised when I saw usually timid birds like Green Barbets and Golden Orioles (not in the photo) coming in to take the predator on! Unity is strength. IISc campus (December 2009). More

The Mottled Wood Owl Strix ocellata is a species of medium sized owl found in South Asia. They are found in gardens and thin deciduous forests adjacent to dry thorn forests or agro environments. They are easily detected by their distinctive eerie laughing call of Chu hua-aa during the dusk and dawn, with a quaver in the second note. Usually found in pairs while roosting. References - * BirdLife International (2004). Strix ocellata. 2006. More

Mottled Wood Owl Strix ocellata grandis - Adult Mottled Wood Owl Photographer : More

Mottled Wood Owl (Strix ocellata) is a resident in peninsular India. More

Mottled Wood Owl can be found in open wooded areas and groves around villages and cultivated areas. More

The Mottled Wood Owl Strix ocellata is a species of medium sized owl found in South Asia. They are found in gardens and thin deciduous forests adjacent to dry thorn forests or agro environments. More