• A close up of an Ural owl during a meet-up of the Kuwait Owl Team, a local group dedicated to the protection and proliferation of owls, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. AFP
    A close up of an Ural owl during a meet-up of the Kuwait Owl Team, a local group dedicated to the protection and proliferation of owls, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. AFP
  • A snowy owl perches on a woman's arm during a meeting of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. Formed in 2016, the group has 30 members. AFP
    A snowy owl perches on a woman's arm during a meeting of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. Formed in 2016, the group has 30 members. AFP
  • A Eurasian eagle owl spreads its wings while perching on the arm of a member of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. The owl enthusiasts have about 30 owls, from 15 species. AFP
    A Eurasian eagle owl spreads its wings while perching on the arm of a member of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. The owl enthusiasts have about 30 owls, from 15 species. AFP
  • Eurasian eagle owls look on during a meeting of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. AFP
    Eurasian eagle owls look on during a meeting of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. AFP
  • An Eurasian eagle owl spreads its wings as it perches on the arm of a member of the Kuwait Owl Team, while another bird clings to the enthusiast's shoulder. AFP
    An Eurasian eagle owl spreads its wings as it perches on the arm of a member of the Kuwait Owl Team, while another bird clings to the enthusiast's shoulder. AFP
  • A snowy owl, a native of Arctic regions, looks on during a meeting of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. Group members import owls from Europe and elsewhere. AFP
    A snowy owl, a native of Arctic regions, looks on during a meeting of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. Group members import owls from Europe and elsewhere. AFP
  • A Eurasian eagle owl gazes at the camera during a gathering of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. The team aims to spread awareness of owls and their habits. AFP
    A Eurasian eagle owl gazes at the camera during a gathering of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. The team aims to spread awareness of owls and their habits. AFP

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The Kuwait Owl Team and their diverse collection of birds - in pictures

The Kuwait City group is comprised of 30 members - with 30 owls from 15 species

The National

March 08, 2021

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