Réunion Owl Colouring Page

Réunion Owl (Otus grucheti). Country of origin: Réunion, now an overseas department of France. Extinction: It probably disappeared in the 1600s or early colonial period; there is no securely recorded final year. Cause: Introduced predators and habitat changes are suspected causes. Special characteristics: Known only from bones, this small island owl had relatively long legs; its feather details are cautiously reconstructed. How to Colour: Try brown and buff feathers, a pale facial disc and grey legs as reconstruction colours. Its true plumage is unknown; use small strokes around the face and leave the feather details visible.

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