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[–] pseudo@jlai.lu 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The first picture is just amazing. The color at the top of the head and around the eyes are... amazing. I'm at lost of words.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

They are very unique and remind me of a larger cousin to Flamulated Owl, though they are not closely related at all. That same wood with embers vibe though...

[–] pseudo@jlai.lu 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I see what you mean. Something in commun but different enough for them not to be close relative.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Exactly. They both are like smoldering logs in a fireplace, their highlights being the embers. They are very different biologically though, just similar visual effect.

[–] pseudo@jlai.lu 3 points 4 months ago

like smoldering logs in a fireplace

Great comparaison!