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Geoglyph of an Owl

Posted by c tito young on 10 April 2021 in English. Last updated on 11 May 2022.

A large geoglyph 100m x 50m owl head that seemingly appears etched on a moderately sloped terrain oriented north to south. This animal feature depiction shows an owl with a smallish beak and large eyes. This figure is amongst several other geoglyphs in the immediate area.

14°42′23″S, 75°8′16″W -14.7064237, -75.1376485 El Ingenio, Province of Nasca, Ica, Peru

It may be suggested that the geoglyph at this location might be of a forward facing owl having its right sided wing spread and the other tucked near its body as if it has already caught its prey. The owl’s head also suggests feathering along its sides.

Under the owl there is also some evidence of other shaped carvings. It might be suggested that this owl might be perched on a rock or tree-branch. Awaiting better mapping to confirm additional linework.

There are at least 32 species of night birds in Peru of which two are endemic to a specific region. This drawn bird could possibly be a tiny species called the Long-whiskered Owlet recently discovered in 1976 or the Striped Owl both well known in the region.
https://ebird.org/species/lowowl1 https://www.peruaves.org/strigidae/striped-owl-pseudoscops-clamator/

Location: San Miguel de la Pascana, El Ingenio, Province of Nasca, Ica, Peru
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