Brown Fish-Owl
- Scientific name
- Ketupa zeylonensis
- Family
- Strigidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland swamp
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Why it matters
The Brown Fish-Owl is a fascinating nocturnal predator distinguished by its broad, powerful wings and rounded tail, which allow it to maneuver efficiently while hunting over water. Unlike most owls, its feathers lack the soft fringes necessary for silent flight, as its specialized diet of fish does not require the same stealth as hunting small land mammals.
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