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Golden Stare of the Prairies

Camouflage in the grass. A short-eared owl is perfectly camouflaged in the dry, golden grasses of a field. This owl species is known for being active during the day (diurnal) or at dusk (crepuscular), often hunting low over open land.

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Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2022
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Pune, India
Copyright: © Kapil Bhagwat
Awards
Photo of the Day: 04.07.26