submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by to c/superbowl@lemmy.world
 

From Cheta Chua

Tawny Fish Owl Nanling National Forest Park, Guangdong, China

One of the biggest owls in the world and 50% taller than our own eagle owl!* This owl feeds primarily on fish, our PH Eagle Owl apparently does the same but this is the first time I've ever seen an owl in the water!

OM1-MKII with OM 100-400MM F 5.0 - 6.3 II

f6.0 | 6400 ISO | 1/20s handheld

*They're referring to the Philippine Eagle Owl if that wasn't clear, NOT the Eurasian Eagle Owl you probably pictured. Photographer is posting to a Philippine birding group. Here is the Philippine Eagle Owl, which is their largest owl.

Size comparisons of the Philippine Eagle Owl, Tawny Fish, and Eurasian Eagle:

PEO: 16-20in/40-50cm
TFO: 19-24in/50-60cm
EEO: 24-30in/60-75cm

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[–] 4 points 6 days ago (1 child)

Do they grab fish with their beak or their talons?

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 6 days ago (1 child)

    They use their talons.

    Owl beaks curve downward, so they don't project from the face much. Using them offensively isn't done much because it puts danger too close to those huge eyes.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 days ago (1 child)

    Well you can tell by the way he use his walk
    He's a Fish's Owl, no time to talk

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