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  1. Northern white-faced owl
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  2. Northern white-faced owl - Wikipedia

    • The northern white-faced owl (Ptilopsis leucotis) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. The southern white-faced owl (P. granti) was formerly included in this species and the two were known as the white-faced scops-owl. It is found in a band across Africa between the Sahara and the Equator. It occurs in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republ… See more

    Fight-or-flight response

    This owl has a rather notable defense mechanism. When faced with a similar-sized predator (like another owl slightly larger than it), the bird flares its wings to appear larger. When faced with something much large… See more

    In popular culture

    A member of this species named "Popo-chan" was the subject of a Japanese television show, during which the species' concealing posture was demonstrated. See more

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