Boreal Owl
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OWLS OF INDIA-22 PAKHI DEKHUN PAKHI CHINUN # 754... (Observe the Bird and recognize)...BOREAL OWL .. WATERCOLOUR ...A4....2017...[ From the ref. Photo of INTERNET] ... The Boreal or Tengmalm's Owl[Aegolius funereus] is a small owl with no ear-tufts. The species name funereus comes from the Latin word for funeral. In North America it is known as the Boreal Owl, named after the Greek god Boreas. In other parts of the world it is known as Tengmalm's Owl, after Swedish naturalist Peter Gustaf Tengmalm. Description: Colouration varies widely between individuals, with some having reddish-brown hues, while others are more greyish. The facial disc is whitish, surrounded by a dark rim with small white spots. There is a small dark portion between the eyes and the base of the bill. Eyes are pale to bright yellow. The cere and bill are yellowish horn. Upper parts are dark brown with bold white spotting. Underparts are off-white, with broad streaks of darkish brown, denser on the breast and
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