tags: Spot-Bellied Eagle-Owl, Forest Eagle-Owl, Malay Eagle-Owl, Bubo nipalensis, identify this bird, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] Spot-Bellied Eagle-Owl, also known as the Forest Eagle-Owl or the Malay Eagle-Owl, Bubo nipalensis. This interesting bird, which is a pet, is endemic to Southeast Asia. [I will identify these birds for you in 48 hours]
Image: "juannasue."
Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification.
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I'm so excited I know this! THAT is a spot-bellied eagle owl, he of the normal-sounding name and abnormal appearance! Field marks include the fake-looking Furby eyes, fabulous horns, and pretty brown-speckled belly. Mostly the bizarre eyes though (at least for me). You never forget those!
I could have sworn it was Geoff. Or Juha.
Ha! Now I've commented on your blog, the blackmail can begin...
That's kinda wonderful, thanks. rb
wonderful looking bird, though i have to wonder how well they do in captivity...
Well, I don't know what it is really, but to me it looks like something Jim Henson made... Who brought a Muppet to life?
HI:
It looks like a Barred Eagle-Owl. Its ear tufts and black-and-white barring indicate that species.
Definitely a Barred Eagle Owl. The dark eyes are quite unique among the eagle owls, and there's the ear tufts and the black and white pattern on the front.
I got this one from my New Holland feild guide to the birds of southeast asia. Barred Eagle Owl, Bubo Sumatranus(differentiated from Spot-bellied by the barred belly. ) .