All you need to know about this owl endemic to west-central India
In what kind of habitat is the forest owlet found?
Forest owlets are found in lowland forests (200-600 m elevation), most sighted in plantations of teak, dry and moist deciduous forests.
What do forest owlets eat?
They eat rodents, reptiles such as lizards and skinks, and insects.
Where is the forest owlet found in India?
The forest owlet is found in parts of Maharashtra and bordering areas in Madhya Pradesh and southern Gujarat.
About the contributors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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