Flammulated Owl
Flammulated Owl
The little Flammulated Owl looks a bit like a Screech Owl, but it's actually the only member of its genus, Psiloscops. It was determined there were enough physical and genetic differences, as well as different vocalization patterns that it was removed from the genus Megascops that encompasses the screechies.
The Flammulated Owl also is migratory, unlike the Screech Owls. Their diet also mostly consists of insects, while screechies have a more diverse diet.
That's an interesting face shape! I've never really seen an owl like that before
They are unique little cuties, and I feel they don't get enough attention.
Their overall shape is still very screech owlish, but the definition of the facial disc and the smaller, more horn looking ear tufts remind me of the Bay Owls, but in a less alien way.
Owls distort their faces and bodies for a number of purposes, so you'll see them looking quite different picture to picture. That's one of the main things I look at when finding pics to post. I try to find you new poses you haven't seen a million times.
Oh wow I didn't know that! That's so cool. That owl definitely gives me alien vibes lol. I can definitely see the resemblance with the ear tufts like you said.