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Home / Lifestyle / Nature & Wildlife / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Spot these 6 owl species in SGNP and Aarey Forest in Mumbai

IN PHOTOS: Spot these 6 owl species in SGNP and Aarey Forest in Mumbai

Updated On: 04 August, 2025 04:41 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Every year, International Owl Awareness Day is celebrated annually on August 4 to create awareness about the different species of the bird. Naturalist and wildlife photographer Mahesh Yadav has documented six species of owls found in Mumbai, and here`s all you need to know about them (Story by Ranjeet Jadhav)

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Every year, International Owl Awareness Day is celebrated annually on August 4 to create awareness about the different species of the bird. Naturalist and wildlife photographer Mahesh Yadav has documented six species of owls found in Mumbai, and here`s all you need to know about them (Story by Ranjeet Jadhav)

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Every year, International Owl Awareness Day is celebrated annually on August 4 to create awareness about the different species of the bird. Naturalist and wildlife photographer Mahesh Yadav has documented six species of owls found in Mumbai, and here`s all you need to know about them (Story by Ranjeet Jadhav)
<p>Spotted Owlet is a common, small owl with bright yellow eyes, usually active around dusk and dawn</p>

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Spotted Owlet is a common, small owl with bright yellow eyes, usually active around dusk and dawn

<p>Barn Owl is easily recognised by its heart-shaped face, it`s a silent hunter commonly found in Aarey around barns and building structures</p>

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Barn Owl is easily recognised by its heart-shaped face, it`s a silent hunter commonly found in Aarey around barns and building structures

<p>Brown Hawk-Owl or Brown boobook is a medium-sized owl that looks somewhat like a hawk and is known for its swift flight</p>

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Brown Hawk-Owl or Brown boobook is a medium-sized owl that looks somewhat like a hawk and is known for its swift flight

<p>Jungle Owlet is a small owl is unique because it`s active during the day and has high-pitched calls</p>

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Jungle Owlet is a small owl is unique because it`s active during the day and has high-pitched calls

<p>Mottled Wood Owl is a large, distinctive owl that prefers wooded areas and is known for its deep hoot</p>

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Mottled Wood Owl is a large, distinctive owl that prefers wooded areas and is known for its deep hoot

<p>Indian Scops Owl is a smaller, well-camouflaged owl often heard near the edges of the forest</p>

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Indian Scops Owl is a smaller, well-camouflaged owl often heard near the edges of the forest

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