S P O T T E D O W L E T The spotted owlet species is distributed in Iran, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. These owlets are polytypic species.The natural ecosystems and habitats of these owlet species include, subtropical and tropical open lowland forests, semi-open country, semi-deserts and hot deserts. The diet of the spotted owlet consists mainly of insects. Grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, moths, insect larvae, toads, small frogs, lizards, small birds and small rodents are their primary food.These spotted owlet species mostly use tree cavities and well branched densely foliaged trees. The breeding season of these spotted owlet species is from February to April in northern India. The laying season is from November to April in southern India.The chicks hatch out after 25-30 days and fledge after 25 days. Habitat alteration and destruction and capture of adults and juveniles for pet-trade are the main threats that are endangering the survival of this owlet species.
