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Southeast Asia’s verdant forests are home to the rare predator known as the barred eagle-owl, or Ketupa sumatrana

Entertainment — 10/31/2024

A mesmerizing predator, the barred eagle-owl (Ketupa sumatrana) is a resident of the verdant Southeast Asian woodlands. This intriguing bird may not have the same nаme recognition as other owls, but it is an important part of its ecosystem and has some very distinctive characteristics.

It is worth noting that they are capable of adjusting to expansive gardens with towering trees and even agricultural regions, sometimes even coming close to human settlements. From the southern part of the Malay Peninsula, which includes the islands of Sumatra and Borneo, their range extends to nations such as Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

Its underbelly bears a barring pattern that looks like a pattern of stripes and is its most defining characteristic. Its imposing appearance is enhanced by its large, tufts of fur that curl outward. The eyes are a dark brown color (though occasionally reported as yellow) and contrast with the grayish-white face.

Fortunately, the spot-bellied eagle-owl, the most comparable species, is considerably bigger and located in a different part of the world. Barred eagle-owls make a deep, resonant hoot that sounds like “hoo” or “hoo-hoo,” or even “whooa-who, whooa-who.” This call is called a territorial call. At the very end of each hoot, you’ll hear a little dip in pitch. It is possible to hear two hoots followed by a two-second silence. It is common to hear them cackle, screech, and make strangulation sounds in the early evening.