The Night Hooter

copyright© shonima burman

In the deep darkness of night,
They complete their silent flight.
With a flat face and forward facing eyes,
They rotate their head and neck upto 270 degrees.
Despite having binocular vision,
Their eyes are completely immobile in action.
Ear tufts are meant for camouflage and aggression,
These birds are shrewd and quick in predation.
With ears set asymmetrically on their skull,
These carnivorous birds have coloration mostly dull.
Mainly live on eating insects and small rodents,
They constitute an important part of the ecosystem.
They create a wide variety of vocalization,
They are an unique wonder of God's creation!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 7/7/2015 2:30:00 PM
Shonima, nice seeing this on a winning list again.... Congrats on your win. Always ~LINDA~
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Shonima Burman
Date: 7/8/2015 9:33:00 AM
Thank u Linda
Date: 7/6/2015 9:34:00 PM
Shonima :) Congratulations, thank you for supporting my contest. Love **SKAT**
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Date: 7/8/2015 9:33:00 AM
Thank u SKAT
Date: 7/5/2015 9:40:00 PM
Congratulations to you dear Shonima on your great win! Beautiful piece that I enjoyed reading.It deserves a 7! Pandita
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Date: 7/6/2015 8:15:00 AM
Thank u so much Pandita.
Date: 7/5/2015 3:15:00 AM
Shonima , congratulations. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 7/6/2015 8:15:00 AM
Thank u Linda.
Date: 7/4/2015 7:47:00 PM
Shonima :) CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thank you for supporting my contest. LOVE SKAT :)
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Date: 7/6/2015 8:18:00 AM
Thank u Skat. Ohhh u r most welcome. Will love to take part in ur next contests also.
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