anon6789, 1 month ago https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/d24af36f-6026-4e3e-a67e-6b3a3b7f67a8.jpeg This is the Pearl Spotted Owlet, a type of Pygmy Owl. Like many Pygmy Owls, this one has the characteristic eye spots on the back of the head. There is also an African Barred Owlet, which is similar looking, but has striped on the head instead of spots.
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This is the Pearl Spotted Owlet, a type of Pygmy Owl. Like many Pygmy Owls, this one has the characteristic eye spots on the back of the head.
There is also an African Barred Owlet, which is similar looking, but has striped on the head instead of spots.