Friday, February 12, 2010

Creature Feature: Rare Owlet on First Video

One of the rarest birds in the world, the Long Whiskered Owlet (Xenoglaux loweryi) was videoed by Sachar Alterman, a volunteer with Neotropical Primate Conservation, in Peru's cloud forests.  It has not been seen since 2007. This video is thought to be the first ever of the tiny owl, known as "Lechusitas" to locals.  No 3D glasses required, but try viewing it in a dark silent room: