Madagascar Red Owl , Tyto soumagnei

Madagascar Red Owl , Tyto soumagnei
Similar to a smallish Barn Owl, with an overall ochre-reddish to yellow-ochre colour. The upperparts have have fine dark spots, which are larger towards the tail and on the wings. Underparts are similar with scattered, very fine dark spots. The facial disc is white, with a brownish tinge between the lower edge of the eyes and the base of the light grey bill. The rim of the facial disc is brown. The eyes are blackish
Feet are smoky-grey with greyish-brown claws