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Spotted Owlet: Facts, Habitat, Behaviour

All you need to know about this small owl
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   April 16, 2025
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   April 16, 2025
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All you need to know about this small owl

How many subspecies of the spotted owlet are found in India?

There are three subspecies of the spotted owlet in India. 

What does the spotted owlet eat?

Small birds, bats, beetles, rodents (mice, shrews, etc.), amphibians (toads), and reptiles (geckos) are a part of the spotted owlet's diet.  

How does the spotted owlet hunt? 

The spotted owlet swoops down from perches or hovers and swoops down to catch its prey. 


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