Birds of Ladakh

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Common name:

Little Owl

Ladakhi name:

Ugpa bulu

Scientific name:

Athene noctua

Order:

Strigiformes

Family:

Strugidae

fun facts:

The Little Owl is a small, resident owl of Ladakh.

It can be spotted in high altitude plains, valleys and rocky areas up to 5100 m. 

The sexes look the same.