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This bird was captured at Yala National park. During the morning hours this bird was sitting on the branch out side the den but in the evening when it warms this bird is going to his den. It is because of the heat. After night falling this nocturnal bird flies in searching of prey

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2023
Date Uploaded: 09.2023
Photo Location: Yala, Sri Lanka
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © ASHANE MARASINGHE