#zeylonensis

[birdblues]

Brown Fish Owl

#brown fish owl #Ketupa zeylonensis #fish owl #owl #bird #upl

[herpsandbirds]

Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis), family Strigidae, order Strigiformes, Wilpathu National Park, Sri Lanka

photograph by Vajira Gunasekera

#fish owl #owl #ketupa #strigidae #strigiformes #bird #ornithology #asia #animals #nature

[alonglistofbirds]

[1723/10977] Brown fish owl - Ketupa zeylonensis

Order: Strigiformes (owls) Family: Strigidae (true owls) Genus: Ketupa (fish owls)

Photo credit: Painted Stork via Macaulay Library

#birds #Brown fish owl #Strigiformes #Strigidae #Ketupa #birds a to z #undescribed

[gangtokianblog]

Sikkim is a verdant paradise for aficionados of feathered creatures

Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, Sikkim is a verdant paradise for aficionados of feathered creatures. The state's varying and diverse terrain, which encompasses alpine forests and subtropical zones, is inhabited by a dazzling array of avian species. From the splendid Black Drongo to the unusual Golden Eagle, the avifauna in Sikkim is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Whether you are a fledgling enthusiast or a seasoned observer, these birds of Sikkim are certain to astonish you. Hence, it is time to spread your wings and tick off these 20 awe-inspiring birds of Sikkim with the name from your birding checklist.

First on the list is the Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis), a remarkable bird that dwells in Sikkim's forests and rocky river valleys. As the moniker suggests, this bird feeds primarily on fish; however, it also consumes other small mammals, birds, and insects. The Brown Fish Owl is a large bird with unique brown and white plumage, and it has bright yellow eyes that add to its appeal. This nocturnal bird is renowned for its deep, resonant hooting, which reverberates through the forest at night, enhancing the mystical vibe of Sikkim.

Next, there is the Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus), a familiar bird found in Sikkim's open woodlands, scrublands, and gardens. This medium-sized bird has a lustrous black plumage that stands out against the greenery, and it has a distinctive forked tail. The Black Drongo is a nimble flyer and is recognized for its impressive aerial acrobatics, diving and swooping through the air to catch insects on the wing. The bird is also celebrated for its distinct call, which resembles a series of clicks and whistles. The Black Drongo is a captivating bird to observe, and its sleek appearance and intelligence make it a favorite among birders.

The Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), a large aquatic bird found in Sikkim's freshwater lakes and marshes, is another breathtaking bird. This remarkable bird has unique black and white plumage, and it has a striking crest on its head that gives it its name. The Great Crested Grebe is well-known for its stunning courtship display, which entails swimming alongside each other and rising out of the water in perfect synchronization. This bird feeds primarily on fish and aquatic invertebrates and is an adept swimmer and diver. The Great Crested Grebe is a stunning and graceful bird, and it is always a pleasure to see it in its natural habitat.

Finally, there is the Kashmir Nuthatch (Sitta cashmirensis), a small bird found in Sikkim's oak and rhododendron forests. This bird has unique blue-grey plumage and a black stripe on its head. The Kashmir Nuthatch is celebrated for its acrobatic abilities, and it can be seen clinging to tree trunks and branches while hunting for insects and spiders. This bird has a distinctive call that sounds like a high-pitched whistle, and it is always a pleasure to hear it in the forest. The Kashmir Nuthatch is an endearing little bird, and it is always a delight to spot it while birdwatching.

Full Article: https://www.gangtokian.com/tick-off-these-20-stunning-birds-of-sikkim/

#birds #birds nature #birdstagram #birds in flight #birdlovers #birdwatching #gangtokian

[safariinsrilanka]

Brown Fish Owl of Sri Lanka

Common Name: Brown Fish Owl

Scientific Name: Its scientific name Ketupa zeylonensis means "fish owl from Sri Lanka", zeylonensis being a Latinized version of Ceylon (the former name of Sri Lanka).

This species is an all-year resident throughout most tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent to Southeast Asia and southeastern China as well as in Sri Lanka's water-abundant Wilpattu National Park.

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[ainawgsd]

The brown fish owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) is a species of owl that is part of the family known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most living owls. It inhabits the warm subtropical and humid tropical parts of continental Asia and some offshore islands. Of the four living species of fish owl, it is the most widely distributed, most common and best-studied. It occupies a range of over 4,300 miles from eastern China to Palestine.

This species is a large owl, ranging from 19 to 24 inches in length and in wingspan from 49 to 55 inches. Weight can vary considerably, reportedly ranging from 1.1 to 2.5 kg (2.4 to 5.5 lb). Some of the variability is attributed to the range of sizes across the subspecies and the difference in size between females and males. 

It has prominent ear tufts but as in all fish owls, their tufts hang to the side of the head and have a scraggly look. The upperparts are rufous brown and heavily streaked with black or dark brown. The underparts are buffy-fulvous to whitish, with wavy dark brown streaks and finer brown barring. The throat is white and can be conspicuously puffed, while the facial disk is indistinct. The irides are golden yellow, the feet a duller yellow, and the bill is dark. Sexes do not differ in appearance except for size.

Fish owls will not submerge any part of their body while hunting, preferring only to put their feet into the water, although they will hunt on foot, wading into the shallows. Unlike most owls, the feathers of fish owls are not soft to the touch and they lack the comb and hair-like fringes to the primaries, which allow other owls to fly silently in order to ambush their prey. Due to the lack of these feather-specializations, fish owl wing beats make sounds. The brown fish owl in particular is said to have a noisy wing beat. The lack of a deep facial disc in fish owls is another indication of the unimportance of sound relative to vision in these owls, as facial disc depth (as well as inner ear size) are directly related to how important sound is to an owl's hunting behavior. Also different from most any other kind of owl, the bill is placed on the face between the eyes rather below it.

Its calls are described as a deep, trisyllabic tu-hoo-hoo, which is seemingly the territorial song emitted before breeding. Other calls recorded for the brown fish owl have included a soft, "almost human-like" huphuphuphuphuphup or a loud huhuhuhuhuhuhu. Another call is a boom-uh-boom.

Brown fish owl primarily hunt by stationing itself on a rock overhang or hanging perch over water, or by wading into shallow waters. It grabs food by gliding over the water, nearly skimming it with its feet and grabbing its prey by quickly extending its long legs. It feeds mainly on fishes, frogs and aquatic crustaceans, especially Potamon crabs. If hungry, brown fish owls will scavenge carrion, a rare behavior for owls. A case where a putrefying crocodile carcass was consumed by this species was observed.

The brown fish owl is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN. It is fairly common in many parts of India. However, being a large predatory bird, it is only rarely found at a high population density, an exception being Sri Lanka, where this particular owl's adaptability to human habitat change has been beneficial in continued high numbers. Habitat destruction will eventually cause the species to desert a region. Due to this, it seems to be extinct as a breeding bird in Israel nowadays, attributable largely to damming practices leading to drying up of many waterways. In Israel, it was decimated by the use of the rodenticide Thallium(I) sulfate, which in addition to potential direct exposure through rodents also poisons surface waters.

#owl alphabet #owl abc's #owlphabet #Z #ketupa zeylonensis #brown fish owl #i know it doesn't start with z #but it was the only owl species i could find with a z in the name #owls #strigidae

[cypherdecypher]

Animal of the Day!

Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis)

(Photo by Atefah Moosavian)

Conservation Status- Least Concern

Habitat- Southern Asia

Size (Weight/Length)- 1.4 kg; 58 cm; 43 cm wingspan

Diet- Fish; Frogs; Crabs; Rodents; Reptiles

Cool Facts- Brown fish owls are rarely seen outside of their wooded wetland homes. Known for their ear tufts and long legs, brown fish owls are silent killers. They prefer stagnant marsh waters that are abundant in freshwater crabs and fish. They fly silently over large bodies of water, usually during dusk or night to prevent their shadow from crossing over the water. They skim the water’s surface with their claws until they manage to snag a fish with their specially hooked talons. When hunting for crabs, they wade into shallow water and stomp on their prey. Like most owls, brown fish owls do not build nests and prefer hollow trees, abandoned vulture nests, and rock ledges. Females lay only a single egg, watching over the egg and the chick for about a year.

Rating- 10/10 (Long legs lunge for lunch.)

#Animal of the day #Animals #Owls #Birds #Sunday #March 6 #Brown fish owl #biology #science #conservation #the more you know

[thestrigiform]

Brown Fish Owl (Bubo zeylonensis) by Minal Patel

#brown fish owl #bubo zeylonensis #owl #owls #birds #birds of prey #raptors #animals #nature #wildlife #photo

[itsmarjudgenature]

Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) Bandipur, India Photographed by Ravishankar

#owl bird #wildlife photography

[wandering-the-worlds]

hi if you're here to not see spoilers for

FINAL FANTASY FOURTEEN!

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S BUT MOSTLY SECURITY BREACH!

TEARS OF THE KINGDOM!

GOOD OMENS!

toh, mrd, portal, gf, hk, the rest of loz, tsp, utdr, uhh theres um. lots.

i reccomend you steer clear of this blog because I DO NOT TAG SPOILERS! so disclaimer ect ect dont yell at me if i ruin endwalker for you

ok other stuff

fr = wanderingworlds / 515074

scratch = LadySummoner

everything that isn’t a reblog here and here

oc ask blog? art side blog? at @ketupa-zeylonensis. look at my art im proud of it. and send me questions.

can and will tag things as blorbo from my shows/games/ocs you get the point

DO NOT repost/use my art without my permission.

thats it. enjoy or don't up to you byeeeee

common blorbo tags/oc lore stuff below cut:

"mintverse" or "tfslaa" is my story about a bunch of vessels that are all alternate timelines of eachother stuck in a time loop, mainly featuring:

Hare [killed radiance and now a SCARY EVIL VILLAIN!! on earth]

Finch [adopted by pk]

Sparrow [killed radiance then adopted by pk]

Nightjar/NJ [ended up in minecraft] [only sort of canon now]

Stoat [ended up in flight rising]

Saffron [from the previous loop. trying to overthrow mint]

Mint [the person in charge of the time loop. lives in flight rising]

Rach [the very first of them. helped mint start the time loop]

Thorns [mint but before she combined with rach]

"solverse" or anything relating to the "castledwellers" is my story about a minecraft bird who's putting the god of fate back together. overlaps with mintverse a lot. mainly featuring:

Solace and Remnant [the minecraft bird and the shattered god of fate. sol is dead and remy is the only thing keeping her alive and she intends to repay that by whatever means possible.]

Virion and Vrallo [they're literally just chilling. sol's favorite mortal and voidling who take care of fates's castle while she's gone. anything that refers to "The Game" is referring to when they all met, btw.]

Dearth and Scribbles [sol's ex-partners who sold their souls to multiverse satan and got mad at her about it. can you believe that?]

Sum [killed sol but they're cool now. lives with mint in flight rising]

Pastel-Purple [wol but time loop about it. mutual seething hatred with mint]

Tarlind [she's not really a castledweller i just love her forever. the real azem out of these wols]

Helpingway [also not a castledweller but whatever. loporrit wol!]

Dark-Blue [she's also literally just chilling. not even in the castle.]

Blue Lights [the cooler dark-blue. official chronicler of fate but actually just bug tests dimensions for god aka going on cool adventures instead of chronicling things. also my sona]

"solverse1" or "pre-cascade" refers to anything that happened before sol died and "solverse2" or "post-cascade" anything after. i'll have better names for it eventually probably

and other general multiverse stuff:

There are beings which lie outside of the cycle once set by Fate. These are the three Voids, Fates itself, and Axolotl, as well as anyone borne from or chosen by them.

Light and Dark, The All-Expelling and All-Consuming, The True Voids, whatever you want to call them, are the Empty and the Darkness.

The Empty just hates everything and wants to be left alone forever. This isn't going so well. Its children are the Audience.

The Darkness wants to eat everything but no one wants to help it so that isn't going so well either. Its children are the Souleaters, and technically every dark voidling is descended from it as well.

Order and Chaos, Code and Flesh, and whatever else they choose to present with at the time, are Fates and the Corruption.

The Corruption wants to take over the multiverse but all the other gods hate it. ESPECIALLY Fates. Its children are the Guides, Puppeteers, and Watchers, and every other awful tentacle monster in existence.

Fates got murdered lol. It's not very happy about this. It was in charge of arranging and maintaining dimensions/timelines. Its children are the Actors.

The God of Gods, Axolotl or Xotl or any other name, the Obscured, is just, like, chilling.

Dimensions are generally split into two categories; codeworlds and fleshworlds [name pending. i hate it]. I'm sure you get the gist of that I'm not explaining the specifics here

After Fates was shattered, the loose denizens of the multiverse took its shards to create great cities where all could live in peace. This actually worked out pretty well [for everyone except Fates].

One of these is the City of Origins, aka the Minecraft city. Darkie ate it lol. Sol is from there.

and that's the lore!!! yippee!!!!

oh yeah and 🌌 is the blorbo tag for when i don't feel like sharing who the blorbo is

also, my flight rising lore and ffxiv lore take place in the same dimension. this is why mint and pastel hate each other

#pinboard #and i am definitely not a rogue wizard. come closer fellow magic users. #last edited july 28th 2023

[provider-of-guardians]

My favorite owls are: The brown fish owl (Ketupa zeylonensis), the rock eagle owl (Bubo bengalensis), the spotted owlet (Athene brama), the hawk owl (Ninox scutulata), the Sokoke scops owl (Otus ireneae, it resembles The Lorax), and of course, the barn owl (Tyto alba/Tyto javanica)

All such excellent babies X3

Okay but I never heard of the Sokoke scops owl before and oMIGOSH?!?!?!?!

ITS SO PRETTY?? AND FLUFFY I love it djkzjdkzjdkajdkskz this is one of my new favorites XDDDD

My other faves are barn owls and snowy owls X33

#Provider of ramblings #Whomst #Owls

[herpsandbirds]

Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis), family Strigidae, order Strigiformes, India

photograph by Thamizhselvan Muthulingam

#fish owl #owl #ketupa #strigidae #strigiformes #bird #ornithology #animals #nature #india #asia

[dogabilim]

Türkiye'deki Baykuş Türleri Listesi - Owl Species List in Turkey

Türkiye’deki Baykuş Türleri Listesi – Owl Species List in Turkey

1. Alaca baykuş – Tawny Owl – Strix aluco Alaca baykuş – Tawny Owl – Strix aluco Kaynak: Sonia Johnson 2. Kukumav – Little Owl – Athene noctua Kukumav – Little Owl – Athene noctua Kaynak: Sonia Johnson 3. Balık baykuşu – Brown Fish Owl – Ketupa zeylonensis Balık baykuşu – Brown Fish Owl – Ketupa zeylonensis Kaynak: Owlpages 4. Puhu – Eurasian Eagle-Owl – Bubo bubo Puhu – Eurasian Eagle-Owl…

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#Kuş Bilimi #kuşlar #Ornitoloji #Taksonomi

[vidjit]

Brown fish owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) Vazhani, Thrissur January, 2021 #wildbird #birdsofinstagram #canon #canon6d #canon500mm #canon500mmf4 #birder #birdwatchers #birdwatching #yourshot #greatnature #birdingphotography #bird_lovers #birdman #vazhani #Thrissur #kerala #brown #fishowl #owl (at Vazhani, Kerala, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKiAto-A0Ii/?igshid=uut56ngrvldj

#wildbird #birdsofinstagram #canon #canon6d #canon500mm #canon500mmf4 #birder #birdwatchers #birdwatching #yourshot #greatnature #birdingphotography #bird_lovers #birdman #vazhani #thrissur #kerala #brown #fishowl #owl

[wildlifedzone]

Showstopper 💟💟 #marrychristmas The brown fish owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) is a fish owl species in the family known as typical owls, Strigidae. It is native from Turkey to South and Southeast Asia. 🎅🎅**********🎅🎅*********🎅🎅*********🎅🎅 #bird #birds #birds_of_instagram #birdsofinstagram #owllover #owl #owlsofinstagram #owls #birds_of_the_world #bird_watchers_daily #bird_captures #your_best_birds #bbcwildlifemagazine #bbcwildlifepotd #animalsofinstagram #animal #wildlifeofinstagram #wildlifephotographer #wildlifedeepankar #wildlifedzone #natgeoyourshot #natureinfocus #birdphotographersofindia #bird_brilliance #natgeowild #tamronindia @audubonsociety @nuts_about_birds @indian_wildlifes @your_best_birds @wildlifeindia @shaazjung @naturein_focus @natgeoindia @diamirzaofficial @nuts_about_wildlife @claws.n.wings @birds_adored @birdphotographers_of_india @tamronindia @nikonindiaofficial @uttarakhand_tourismofficial #uttarakhand @euttaranchal @uttarakhandheaven @bbcmundo @bbcearth @bbcwildlifemagazine @bbcnewsindia @animalfestiva @animalplanetindia (at Sattal - Nainital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJKx6P0gOOK/?igshid=1x2w9p2mgqpv5

#marrychristmas #bird #birds #birds_of_instagram #birdsofinstagram #owllover #owl #owlsofinstagram #owls #birds_of_the_world #bird_watchers_daily #bird_captures #your_best_birds #bbcwildlifemagazine #bbcwildlifepotd #animalsofinstagram #animal #wildlifeofinstagram #wildlifephotographer #wildlifedeepankar #wildlifedzone #natgeoyourshot #natureinfocus #birdphotographersofindia #bird_brilliance #natgeowild #tamronindia #uttarakhand

[epakhi]

https://pakhi.tottho.com/article/902

#pakhi #tottho #pakhi tottho