Brown Fish Owl

Ketupa zeylonensis

Order:

Strigiformes

Family:

Strigidae

Size:

40 to 50 centimeters (16 to 20 inches)

Weight:

1 to 1.5 kilograms (2.2 to 3.3 pounds)

Taxonomy:

Bubo zeylonensis (Blyth, 1846)

Short Description:

Brown Fish Owl is a large owl species with prominent ear tufts and striking orange eyes. Its plumage varies from reddish-brown to dark brown, with streaks and spots of white or buff on the underparts. It has a powerful hooked beak and sharp talons, well-adapted for catching fish and small mammals.

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Brown Fish Owl is primarily distributed in forested regions, including the Himalayan foothills, riverine forests, and mangrove forests along the coast. It is also found near wetlands such as lakes, rivers, and marshes, where it hunts for fish and other aquatic prey.

Brown Fish Owl is specialized in hunting fish, although it also preys on other small animals such as frogs, crustaceans, and occasionally birds and mammals. It hunts primarily at night, using its keen eyesight and sharp talons to catch prey near the water’s surface. During the day, it roosts in dense foliage or hollow trees, often near its hunting grounds.