Blakiston's fish owl

Blakiston's fish owl

SAPPORO, Japan - Environment Ministry officials attach metal tags to a Blakiston's fish owl chick in a forest in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on June 10, 2014. The ministry attached the tags to track the bird, one of the most endangered species in the owl family.

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  • ILEA001200900
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  • 2014/6/10 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2014 Kyodo News
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