Ice vs Fire!
We all know Snowy Owl! The face of O RLY, wizarding story franchises, and much more, the Snowy is known for both its beauty and quirkiness.
We get to enjoy Snowies in the winter when they leave the Arctic to come visit us in the lower latitudes. There is always a sensation as photos start to come in, and for good reason.
Not a true migratory bird, the Snowy has been difficult to track and count, as it is more nomadic, not regularly returning either north or south to the same place, just following its prey and those populations move around due to extreme cold.
Whether you prefer the snow white mature males or the intricately spotted females, they both share captivating yellow eyes, extra fluffy feet, and as they're adapted to life where the sun doesn't always set, they will hunt in daylight, giving us tons of great photo opportunities.
Are you a part of the Snowy craze? Or do you think the Snowy is played out? Show it your vote now.
As some of you may have guessed, the Indian Eagle Owl hails from.... India! Once considered a subspecies of the z Eurasian Eagle Owl, enough variations have been found between the Indian owls and other subspecies that they've become their own thing. They are more brown and yellow and have different patterns of white spotting and then the EEO.
They live in light to moderately forested areas, but just love a good rocky spot if they can find one, leading to their other common name, the Rock Eagle Owl.
Their diet is largely rodent based, up to rabbits, most of the year, but they can start to go after more birds toward the winter season. They have been known to take birds as large as peafowl (peacocks and peahens).
Due to their large size, low hoot, and mysterious nature, they can be thought of as a bad omen and still face intentional human threats in some places.
Does this orange eyed wonder warm you up in a way the Snowy can't? Upvote it now!
If you didn't see the post last night, there was a correction to the Long Ear Owl photos in LEO vs Dusky.
I'm leaving that poll open for 6 more hours in case anyone wants to change their vote. I don't think it should make an impact, but for honesty and transparency, I feel this is fair.
Did not know, thanks for the info!