Ancient Egyptian bestiary: Owls
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Owls
A number of owl species populate Egypt, some of them just migrate through it, such as the scops owl. The long eared owl and the short eared owl winter in Egypt.
The striated scops owl, the little owl, the tawny owl and the barn owl are resident.
Picture source: L. Casson, Ancient Egypt |
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