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Pygmy Owl with Mouse

Pygmy Owl with Mouse

Pygmy owls are the only diurnal owl, and its name denotes its diminutive size.

Pygmy owls are the only diurnal owl, and its name denotes its diminutive size.
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Aperture f/11.0 ISO 400 Shutter 1/100

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Jun, 2013

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