A total number of 500 varieties of birds, of which 16 are endemic, add to the diversity of the fauna of Kerala. Almost all these birds can be seen in the western Ghats region of the state.
Forest Eagle Owl or Spot Bellied Eagle owl (Bubo nipalensis) is one of the largest owls in India seen in forest areas. It is noted for its deep, far reaching hoot which resembles the wail of a distressed woman. Hence in some parts of the world, it is called the Demon Bird.
Forest Eagle Owls are nocturnal. They spend their days hiding in the foliages of dense forests. Its favourite preys are hares, young barking deers, jungle fowls, snakes etc.
In the state, they are mostly found in the forest region in Wayanad. Thattekkad bird sanctuary in Ernakulam, which was founded in 1983 on the initiative taken by Dr. Salim Ali, renowned ornithologist, is another place to watch these birds.
NJENWE NDI BLAISE from Cameroon on 02-02-2009 in africa there is a lot of hatred about the owl which if care is not taken the bird will go on extinction and so there is that need to preserve the bird. in cameroon, especially among the wimbum tribe of the north west region. I wish to know if this bird has thesame attribute and here in cameroon
NJENWE NDI BLAISE from Cameroon on 02-02-2009 In cameroon this bird is nicknamed witchbird. Pleople look at this bird as an epitom of evil. my question again is to know how people in diaspora look at this particular bird the owl
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