That is one disapproving owl. If he had glasses, he’d be peering at us over them. This is a photo of a Ninox strenua, or “Powerful owl.” And yet, with one head movement, this same species becomes an instant clown.
Ready? Here we go:
Just a raised head and opened eyes, and the “powerful owl” becomes a “surprised owl.”
Image credits: Powerful Owl – Ninox Strenua 1 and2 by David Lochlin/flickr/CC BY 2.0