04/11/2026
A little hunter of the rainforest.
The Chestnut-backed Owlet (Glaucidium castanotum) is a small owl endemic to Sri Lanka, found mainly in the island’s forests.
Unlike many owls, it is often active during daylight, hunting insects, small reptiles and even other birds. An interesting behaviour is that smaller birds sometimes gather around and mob this tiny predator when they spot it.
A little bird with the instincts of a formidable hunter.
📷 Canon EOS R7 + Canon EF 100–400mm f/4.5–5.6L IS II USM
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