The spotted owlet (Athene brama) is a small owl which breeds in tropical Asia from mainland India to Southeast Asia. A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities. They roost in small groups in the hollows of trees or in cavities in rocks or buildings.
This species is nocturnal but is often seen during the day. When disturbed from their daytime site, they bob their head and stare at intruders. Their presence can often be located by the small birds that mob the owlets while they are perching in a tree during daytime. The call is a harsh and loud churring and chuckling chirurr-chirurr-chirurr ending with a chirwak-chirwak and they call mainly during early dawn or just after sunset.
They hunt a variety of insects and small vertebrates.
The breeding season is November to April. Courtship behaviour includes bill grasping, allopreening and ritual feeding. The female may call with the male, bob head and deflect its tail in invitation.

Edition : 15/15
Title : Duo - Spotted Owlet
Artist : Arijit Mondal
Location : Durgapur, West Bengal, India
Date : 2018
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