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The species is found in the plains in gardens and lightly wooded habitats. They roost in trees during the day, choosing a branch with dense foliage. An old specimen from Lahore is noted, but no records in recent times from
Pakistan. The distribution extends east to West Bengal. They are also seen in
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call with a quaver in the second note. This call is an antiphonal duet of the male and female. The male calls one or two times followed by the female's shorter and less tremulous version. The calling is more frequent in
November when they begin to breed. Most Nests are found from February to April.
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This large owl lacks ear tufts and is mottled and vermiculated in reddish brown and white. The face disc is marked with fine concentric black and white barring. The sexes are alike. The chin is white. The eyelid is orange, and the iris is dark brown. The tail is barred narrowly in brown and black.
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various parts of India. Recently a doctor named Dr Arpit Bansal based in
Prayagraj captured its images. Also it was observed and images were captured by an enthusiastic photographer named Sachin Yadav in Kasimpur village of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh.
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