African Scops Owl (Otus leucotis). Close up of right eye within facial disc. Leading edge of nictitating membrane.

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African White-faced Scops Owl (Otus leucotis). Close up of right eye within facial disc. Leading edge of nictitating membrane, or third eyelid, just showing, top right.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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