Inaki Relanzon / Madagascar scops owl (Otus rutilus) perched, looking backwards, Berenty Private Reserve, South Madagascar.

Paul Hobson / Long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree stump, sillhouette in moonlight, captive, Yorkshire, UK

Paul Hobson / Long-eared owl (Asio otus) in Rowan tree with red berries, captive, Yorkshire, UK

Paul Hobson / Long-eared owl (Asio otus) on pine tree stump, North Yorkshire, captive, UK

Dave Bevan / Long eared owl (Asio otus) perched on fence post, head cocked on one side, Wales, UK, captive

Dave Bevan / Long eared owl (Asio otus) perched on post, shaking wings in rain, Wales, UK, captive

Dave Bevan / Long eared owl (Asio otus) peering round trunk of larch tree, Wales, UK, captive

Tim Fitzharris / Western Screech Owl (Megascops kennicottii) perching in a tree with snow on its head, British Columbia, Canada

David Kjaer / Long eared owl {Asio otus} UK

Dietmar Nill / Long eared owl (Asio otus) in flight with snow. Germany, Europe

Dietmar Nill / Long eared owl chick (Asio otus) showing aggression. Germany, Europe

Yashpal Rathore / Collared Scoops owl (Otus lettia) perched well camouflaged, Ranthambore National Park, India