
05/10/2025
Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) is a remarkable species native to the Indian subcontinent, typically found in forested areas near freshwater sources. With its prominent ear tufts, piercing yellow eyes, and heavily streaked plumage, the Brown Fish Owl is primarily nocturnal. It hunts fish, frogs, and small mammals, playing a vital role in the ecosystem as a top predator.