Think you can win a staring contest with one of these? With piercing yellow eyes against a grey-brown face, spotted owlets are often seen when small birds spot them during the day and mob them. Once located, these primarily nocturnal owls will often stare down intruders, bob their heads and emit a loud "chirurrr-chirurrr-chirurrr" screech, or what"s sometimes described as laughter or chuckling.
Spotted owlet, Bangkok, Thailand
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Cool bloomers
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Baby giant panda in China
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World Dolphin Day
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Bowling Ball Beach, California, USA
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Royal Alcázar of Seville, Spain
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World Childrens Day
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World Rivers Day
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Amur leopard cat, Russia
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Small but mighty
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Happy Birthday, JRR Tolkien!
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Ardez village, Graubunden, Switzerland
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