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Closed - OotY Round 6 - Long Eared (46) vs Dusky Eagle (41) (infosec.pub)

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The owl with a surprised look and exclamation point ears, the Long Eared Owl, is a medium lovely colored owl that hunts outside the forest, preferring open ground. It has a broad range across more moderate climates in North America and Eurasia. Though related to the Short Eared Owl, they share an unusual amount of genetic distance from them, despite being the same genus.

Long Ears are more social than most owls and will hang out in groups, they can adapt to more urban environments, and is one of just a handful of truly migratory owl species.

In the Owl of the Year, LEO can come off as too moderate, a jack of all trades, master of none. It isn't large or powerful. It isn't the most fabulously fletched. There's no trick or gimmick. But it has a great combination of things we love in a superb owl: fabulous plumicorns, orange eyes, an intricate but effectively camo feather pattern, strong facial features, and a face full of whimsy. Take the time to consider the Long Ear as a whole, and see if it can get your support today!

Dusky Eagle has its share of fans. They are tall, dark, handsome owls from South and Southeast Asia. Of genus Ketupa, they are related to the fish owls, though these don't subscribe to the seafood diet they do.

Not much study seems to have been done on Duskies, so there's not much more I can say. With dark plumage, orange eyes, and tall stature, they are one of a kind and very distinct. If dark and secretive is for you, the Dusky makes a great choice of owl!

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[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 45 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (8 children)

Long Eared

Old Picture #2

So it was pointed out I may have misidentified this, and after review, I believe it is not a Long Ear, but its cousin the Short Ear.

Pics 1 and 3 are American LEOs, with bolder colors. New pic 2 is a European LEO, that have colors a bit more washed out than the American ones.

This is what happens when one works on things while falling asleep!

[–] anthropomorphized@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I think I'm All-In on the weirdos this year. Probably past years too, but I'm doing it on purpose this year. That third picture is amazing, what a transformation little free spirit, be whatever you want to be. "Majesty and drama" sounds like a 2026 vibe

But then there's the Bubo and fish owls!? I don't really know what to do.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Even with a specific goal like that, it is going to get hard at some point! I keep refining my matchmaking to make sure of it. We wouldn't want things to get boring 😊

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