From Zuhairi Avian

Simply breathtaking. The beauty and intensity of the Dusky Eagle-Owl. There’s a quiet power in this upward glance.

Malaysia, Tanjung Karang | May 2025 | Nikon D500 | Nikkor AF-S 600mm | Editing LR | DoP 250525

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    1 month ago

    Orange eyed owls tend to be able to do pretty well during the day, especially if it’s cloudier.

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        1 month ago

        I don’t think it’s the hard and fast rule the Internet seems to repeat where yellow=diurnal(day), orange=crepuscular(dawn/dusk), and dark=nocturnal. The owls do what they want, and if you search which owls are nocturnal vs crepuscular or whatever, you’ll see people give different answers.

        Great Horned Owls have yellow eyes, but you’ll see people debate if they’re nocturnal or crepuscular. Barred Owls have dark eyes, and again you’ll find people debating if they’re nocturnal or crepuscular.

        There are plenty that do fit the formula though. But it’s not a rule. Just like lots of owls have asymmetrical ears to enhance their triangulation, but not all do. They’re all a unique combo and they’ll ultimately hunt when they have the best success in their particular environment.