Spotted Owlet

Spotted Owlet (Athene_ _brama) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Raniban, Pachali Bhairav, Swana Gau.

Scientific name: Athene_ _brama
Local name: Kochalgaade Laatokosero (कोचलगाँडे लाटोकोसेरो)
Category: Wildlife & Flora

These agile guys are the one of the smallest of owls. These owls are active mostly during nights, so chances of seeing one during the day is very low. The best chances to see one is either during early dawn or just before dusk when they make harsh and loud call.