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Rare 'Horned' Owl Sighted in Khargone, Startling Locals; Wildlife Experts Explain Reality
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Khargone's "Horned Owl" Mystery Solved: It's the Indian Eagle Owl!
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14-03-2026, 13:08
Khargone's "Horned Owl" Mystery Solved: It's the Indian Eagle Owl!
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A 'horned owl' sighting in Khargone's Bhagwanpura region startled locals, who mistook feather tufts for horns.
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Wildlife expert Dr. Ravindra Rawal identified it as the Indian Eagle Owl (Bubo bengalensis), a nocturnal predator.
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This protected species, common in warm, rocky areas, is rarely seen due to its nocturnal habits and avoidance of humans.
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Indian Eagle Owls are crucial for ecosystem balance, controlling pests like rats and lizards, benefiting farmers.
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Harming or capturing this owl is illegal under India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, despite its stable population.
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