Albino Macramé Owl

Physical description

White with orange or red eyes.

Personality and disposition

While they adore sunshine, they are extremely sensitive to light and thrive better out of direct sunlight.

Locality

We currently have one Albino macramé owl at our sanctuary, Rosemary. We are expecting a baby Albino named Betty to join us soon. She is coming to us all the way from Florida.

Brush-tailed Macramé Owl

Physical description

As the name would suggest, has a tail with the appearance of (or can be used as) a brush.

Personality and disposition

Largely unknown. Thought to be rather shy and retreating, but has occasional bouts of wild and unpredictable behaviour.

Locality

One was spotted near a plant pot this summer, but her whereabouts is currently unknown.

Classicus Macramé Owl

Physical description

Basic features, similar to the Typicus variety, but with some additional distinctive features.

Elegansh Macramé Owl

Physical description

One of the prettiest, most distinguished and rare varieties of macramé owl, it sports soft, full plumage and a bushy tail. It is quite sizeable and averages 450cm from head to tail.

Personality and disposition

Quiet, cultured, well-mannered and polite.

Locality

We currently have one Elegansh macramé owl at our sanctuary, named Lawrence. We are expecting to bring in a female for breeding purposes. Lavinia is due to arrive at the sanctuary this autumn.

Typicus Macramé Owl

Physical description

Basic features, single colour, plain eyes.

Personality and disposition

Down to earth, modest, hard working, altruistic, loyal.

Locality

Found the world over. Thought to be the original variety from which all varieties have evolved. One of our sanctuary’s best success stories is our very own Typicus variety, Sherman.

Macaw Macramé Owl

Physical description

The Macaw macramé owl has a long body with several bright colours.

Personality and disposition

Quirky, expressive, active and mischievous.

Locality

Of southern hemisphere origin. We currently have one Macaw macramé owl at our sanctuary, named Skippy. If you read Skippy’s sad story on our Macramé Owl Diaries page, you will discover that unfortunately his plumage is not quite as brilliant as it should be for such a macramé owl in a healthy state.

Miniature Long-tailed Spectacled Macramé Owl

Physical description

Natural colours, with distinctive eyes (as if wearing spectacles) and a tail that exceeds body length.

Personality and disposition

Quiet, unobtrusive, keen powers of observation.

Locality

Curtis was rescued and now lives at our sanctuary.

Pink Pygmy Macramé Owl

Physical description

Basic features, under 15cm head to tail.

Plushkin Macramé Owl

Physical description

Very soft. Solid colour. Piercing eyes.

Personality and disposition

Gentle, basic needs. Happy to mind your own business.

Locality

Found worldwide. We have 2 young Plushkins, Betty and Barney.

Pot Bellied Macramé Owl

Physical description

Solid colour, dull expression, with a round, full body.

Personality and disposition

Fun-loving party-goer, but can be at times overindulgent, with a tendency toward addictive behaviour.

Locality

Found the world over, our very own Pot Bellied macramé owl is named Mike.

Scrawny Tawny Macramé Owl

Physical description

Basic features, but unusually slight build.

Personality and disposition

Nervous, anxious, yet thrives on fear. A bit like an adrenaline junkie.

Locality

Discovered in odd places. Horace lives at our sanctuary.

South American Gold Flecked Pygmy Macramé Owl

Physical description

Dark body, under 10cm head to tail, with golden flecks.

Personality and disposition

Flamboyant, creative, has ‘attitude’.

Locality

Fernando regularly visits our sanctuary office.

Whimsical Macramé Owl

Physical description

Unusual and comical looking, sometimes has unnatural colouring. Identified by the telltale head tassels.

Personality and disposition

The Whimsical macramé owl has been rumoured to possess healing powers through the medium of laughter. Its charming sense of humour is said to enliven hearts and perpetuate speedy recovery in humans.

Locality

We are fortunate enough to have two Whimsical macramé owls at our sanctuary, Alfonso and Madeleine.

Yorkshire Puddingdale Macramé Owl

Physical description

Generally round, fluffy and jovial.

Personality and disposition

Gregarious, playful, and enjoys a good laugh.

Locality

Although rare, we are pleased to say we have a female Yorkshire Puddingdale at our sanctuary. Her name is Priscilla.