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New prehistoric owl from the Azores

Adam Khor · 2013-07-02 19:19:43

http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/science-otus-frutuosoi-scops-owl-azores-01182.html Ok, at less than 2.000 years old its not really prehistoric, but sadly no longer amongst us... :(

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02-07-2013 8:19pm

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http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/science-otus-frutuosoi-scops-owl-azores-01182.html

Ok, at less than 2.000 years old its not really prehistoric, but sadly no longer amongst us...

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#2 02-07-2013 10:33pm
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Seems to be quite small doesn't it?

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#3 03-07-2013 11:20pm
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Yeah, definitely no giant... I've read about some huge owls being found in caves of Mexico and Cuba, tho (and I mean other than the long-legged Ornimegalonyx which is often said to be the biggest owl ever):

Apparently the ones in Mexico would be more like eagle owls, but bigger than the biggest living owls. :eek:

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#4 04-07-2013 11:43am
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not the sort of budgie you would say 'no' to when it is looking for it's seed.

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