The Jamaican Owl is a unique
owl endemic to the island of Jamaica and is the only species in the genus Pseudoscops.
An unmistakable bird, with jet-black eyes, conspicuous ear-tufts, and a rufous
overall coloration, the Jamaican Owl can be found in open woodland, forest
edge, open parkland, and even gardens. Considering its size, it specializes in
surprisingly small prey, and feeds mainly on insects, especially beetles, but
will also feed on lizards, tree frogs and small rodents.
The Jamaican Owl is also
common along with the Barn owl. But the population is slowly dropping but yet
not classified as endangered.
This fellow I caught high in a tree while I was looking for Hummingbirds.
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