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Owls are known for their sharp eyesight, a trait that makes them the best hunters in the world.
But they are also experts at blending effortlessly into their surroundings.
This photo shows an owl in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa, perfectly camouflaged among the trees.
The stunning image of a pygmy owl was captured by local wildlife photographer Roan du Plessis, 33, who said: ‘It’s just amazing to show how adaptable some of these animals are.’
Can you see the owl hiding in this image?
The birds are known for their sharp eyesight, a trait that makes them the best hunters on earth. But they are also experts at blending effortlessly into their surroundings. Do you see the owl in this photo?
Have you managed to spot the elusive bird?
If not, here’s a little hint: it’s in plain sight, right in the middle of the photo.
Scops owls are colored in various shades of brown, sometimes with a lighter underside or face that allows them to camouflage against the bark of trees.
This one is sitting on a branch of the thickest tree in the photo and the three black stripes on its face make it look like it is part of the bark of the tree.
This photo shows an owl in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa, perfectly camouflaged among the trees
The stunning image of a pygmy owl was captured by local wildlife photographer Roan du Plessis, 33, who said: ‘It’s just amazing to show how adaptable some of these animals are.’
Pygmy owls are colored in varying shades of brown, sometimes with a lighter underside or face that allows them to camouflage against the bark of trees
