Territorial Fight between two Owl Species
As we live around a wooded area in one rural part of Mysore, we are accustomed to all types of bird calls in the daytime as well as nighttime. 3 species of owl have become our Nocturnal neighbors. Indian Eagle Owl, Barn Owl, and Spotted owlet. Owls are active during the nighttime. Indian Eagle Owl hoots some 50 feet away from our residence. Whereas Spotted Owlet is a frequent visitor to our terrace. It is aware of Indian Robins’ family roosting in our portico enclosed with grill. Hence, as it cannot enter through the grill, it waits upon the terrace (close to my bedroom) hoping to prey on a Robin and/or rodents who dwell in coconut trees and make way towards the terrace during nights. Occasionally, the owlet preyed on a Robin, perhaps the robin came out of the grilled area to catch a glimpse of the Spotted owlet. However, the rodents, large in numbers wander around our terrace and all over our premises are bigger prey to these owlets. Hence, our terrace has b...