WINNER: Morepork 28-27
Today’s first match is the Barred Owl vs the Morepork.
The Barred Owl is known for its versatility and adaptability. They are opportunistic feeders that can eat a variety of things and it’s been able to extend its habitat from the eastern US to the west and Canada. This is viewed as a negative but many, as its aggressive personality can push out native species. This is also the owl known for attacking humans and pets to defend its territory. Are this owl’s abilities a pro or con?
Up against this tenacious bird is the Morepork, New Zealand’s owl. Also known as the Ruru and many other names, this owl eats mostly insects and some small mammals. It can fly quickly to catch insects while in the air, though it is primarily a perch hunter.
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Check back in later for the other match of today, the Tawny Owl vs Blakiston’s Fish Owl!
Morepork / Ruru
Barred Owl
I’ll go for Morepork. The fella has some determination.
No wrong choice to be had here! Both are special in their own right.
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This is a tighter race so far than I imagined.
I wanted to not speak negatively about the Barred Owl since it’s just doing what it does, but it is the closest thing to a bad boy there is in the owl world I suppose.
It’s odd being an invasive species in your home country, but nature doesn’t have the same boundaries we do.
I gotta go with the Barred! They are the ones I see locally quite often. Love them both though!
The barred owl, the famous scarfed owl. But, I’m voting for the second. Its colour is just beautiful !
It does look like a scarf!
I’m happy to see the Morepork getting so much love, though I still love the Barred Owls too. He doesn’t let anyone boss him around.
