WINNER: Buffy Fish Owl 39-23
The Long Eared Owl has a lot of what it takes to be popular here. It’s spread across much of the northern hemisphere, long ear tufts, orange eyes, and a wide variety of looks and expressions. For some reason, it’s never seemed to get as many upvotes as expected, so will this owl be able to pull out a win today?
On the other hand, the Buffy Fish Owl has just got a good response on a recent post. Though a relatively rare owl, being only found in the islands of Southeast Asia, this owl wins people over with it’s relaxed look and somewhat derpy expressions. Will it’s exoticness and subtle charm get the win today?
Upvote your favorite below, and check back in about an hour for the other match if the day, Hawk Owl vs Pygmy Owl!
This is hard! They both look like cats.
If I was going by the photos in the main post, it would be the Long Eared Owl as that smug expression is so charming.
But over all, I think the gormless innocence and sheer beauty of the Buffy Fish Owl has won me over this round. Their apricot coloured plumage is very pretty too.
Yes, this is another tough pairing.
LEO I feel is terribly underrated in this group. Most of the fish owls do pretty well for likes, plus he just got posted this week, which probably helps with a less common owl.
Buffy just reminds me of that goofy friend or crazy uncle we all have. He has a different vibe about him than most owls.
Both of these guys are very cool in my book though. No wrong choice here whatsoever.