The beautiful Collared scops owl

I know that I have posted about this creature before, but I just love the collared scops owl (Otus lettia).

i just love the detail you can find in their faces, where the feathers look like fur, and there are remarkable pastel shades of blue and pink. Here a half grown owl has its eyes almost closed, as it sleeps during the day. Check back tomorrow for a follow up post.....