screech_owl_100_8302 | Animal Diversity Web

This animal was phtographed while blinking, and its translucent nictitating membranes ("third eyelids") are visible.

About this image

Identification: Otus asio (eastern screech owl)
Location: Oak Island, NC
Date Taken: 5/21/08
Contributors: Jo O'Keefe
photographer copyright holder
Subjects: Subject Live Animal; Type Photo; Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature; Anatomy body parts eyes; Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic

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The copyrights to this photo are owned by the photographer, Ms. Jo O'Keefe. Non-commercial education facilities and students are welcome to use this image for class work. The owner's permission must be obtained to publish it or distribute it over the Internet. Afterwards, a short note sent to the owner describing the use or a copy of the publication -- if small -- would be appreciated. No other use, commercial or non-commercial, is allowed without the written permission of the owner. You can reach Ms. O'Keefe through her website, use the More Information link below.