Spotted owlet

 

Scientific description

 

A small bird (about 20 cm in length) commonly found in open habitat of assam. The colour of the back is dark brown with numerous white spots. 

Systematic position

 

Kingdom   Animalia

   Phylum   Chordata

      Class   Aves

         Order   Strigiformes

            Family   Strigidae

               Genus   Athene

                  Species   brama

 

Cultural significance

 

Different calls of this owl species carry different beliefs in Assamese society.