Crested Owl Photo by Ann Doty

Crested Owl

Lophostrix cristata

Adult

©Ann Doty

Location: Ecuador > Sucumbíos
Date: Jun 16, 2019
Caption: #photocontest2019

Sacha Lodge - Canopy Walk
Sucumbios, Ecuador
with Sacha Lodge guide Oscar Tapuy

The Crested Owl is a distinctive forest owl with spectacular, protruding white ear tufts that contrast with its otherwise dark plumage.