A rare shot of two adorable baby tawny owls goes viral-majorly because these small creatures are so astutely hidden in the picture. Their camouflage is so good that even the sharpest eyes fail to identify them. It’s such a puzzle that people have grown frustrated and are scratching their heads.
The picture captures these cute owlets sleeping in a tree, with beige leaves all around. This coloration of the birds is such that they can almost be invisible against the foliage. Most owls prefer hiding during the daytime, but these baby tawny owls seem to have an advantage as their feather patterns and colors are suited for their environment.
This brain teaser immediately becomes a “spot the owls” challenge as people around the world search for those elusive babies. More than that, however, this picture is both cute and very deceiving: the natural coloring of owls has perfectly served them in their quest for protection. The texture and colour of the feathers perfectly camouflage them against those elements of the trees.
At first glance, it might be just a common shot of a tree; however, when you begin to zoom in and look closely at the branches, you could start seeing some faint movement or maybe a slight shadow that can be an indicator of owlets. Their little faces are laid out in front of you; however, when you get to see them, you are not able to help but feel a sense of accomplishment.
This has become one of the favorite “spot the owls” games for all brain-teaser enthusiasts and wildlife photographers. The rarity of their clever camouflage has given an added layer of wonder to the image: a cute moment in nature is a reminder of how well animals can adapt to their environments.
So, are you ready for the challenge? Take a good stare, focus your eyes and do try to find both
baby owls
in the picture below.
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