If I reincarnate into a lesser/smaller form, I hope it's an owl like fifty times in a row. Just chilling up all night in a tree, taking in the spooks but also being the spooks. Hoot mysteriously in the night as you feel safe and wise in the twilight boughs, observing the night pass by in the forest below. What a life.
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The Stygian is a very awesome owl. It's like the evil twin of a Long Ear.
Their eyes are actually bright yellow. I believe it's the same phenomenon where people have red eyes in photos. The flash hits the blood rich retina and the light bounces back with a red hue.
Not sure why I only ever see this with Stygians, as it seems all owls would be susceptible to it. Stygians are very uncommon though due to them living in some remote and harsh places, so maybe it's just unprepared photographers.
Thank you for sharing the article, you picked a good owl to highlight!