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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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.
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Published: Apr 14, 2025
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