The Long Whiskered Owlet by Ken _Gilliland
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Description
One of the smallest owls in the world is the Long-whiskered Owlet from Northern Peru. It measures 5-5 1/2 inches in length (13-14 cm). There are currently between 250 to 999 owlets left and they are critically endangered. The remaining areas of suitable habitat are being cleared for timber, agriculture and development.
This species was discovered in 1976 and wasn’t seen again until 2007 when was seen in the wild for the first time. At Abra Patricia the birds were seen three times in daylight hours, and an individual was also captured in a mist-net. With their diminutive size, bright orange eyes, and wild, wispy facial feathers, these dainty birds belong to their own genus, dubbed Xenoglaux, or "strange owl."
Rendered in Poser 2014 without Postwork. Models include Flink's Sunsets (Flink), Trees(DinoRaul) (X-Frog), MayanTemple (rDNA) and Songbird ReMix Owls of the World Volume 1 (Ken Gilliland)
Comments (4)
I never imagined there could be so many different owls. Remarkable how small this one is. I really like the "whiskers". It's really sad how all the forests of South America are just being decimated by ignorance. They have a chance to use resources and develop responsibly in this modern world with modern technology. But the profit margin is the clear winner.
So cute - I want one! LOL Not really - but it sure is cute. Love your render!
Fantastically well done my friend !!!
marvelous