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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.
Specimens in our care
Rosemary is an Albino Macramé Owl.
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Brush-tailed Basketcase Macramé Owl
Physical description
As the name would suggest, has a tail with the appearance of (or can be used as) a brush. Its stout body is indicative of mixed breeding (possibly with a Pot Bellied variety), One was spotted near a plant pot this summer.
Personality and disposition
Largely unknown. Thought to be rather shy, quiet and retreating, but has occasional bouts of wild and unpredictable behaviour.
Specimen in our care
Rita is a Brush-tailed Basketcase Macramé Owl.
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Classicus Macramé Owl
Physical description
Basic features, similar to the Typicus variety, but with some additional distinctive features.
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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. We currently have two Elegansh macramé owl at our sanctuary, Lawrence and Lavinia. Our fingers are crossed for a romance to develop between these two!
Personality and disposition
Quiet, cultured, well-mannered and polite.
Specimens in our care
Lawrence and Lavinia are Elegansh Macramé Owls.
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Typicus Macramé Owl
Physical description
Basic features, single colour, plain eyes. 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.
Personality and disposition
Down to earth, modest, hard working, altruistic, loyal.
Specimen in our care
Sherman is a Typicus Macramé Owl.
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Macaw Macramé Owl
Physical description
The Macaw Macramé Owl has a long body with several bright colours. Of southern hemisphere origin. We currently have one Macaw Macramé Owl at our sanctuary, named Skippy. If you follow Skippy’s sad story and progress on our blog, 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.
Personality and disposition
Quirky, expressive, active and mischievous.
Specimen
Skippy is a Macaw Macramé Owl.
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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.
Specimen
Curtis is a Long-tailed Macramé Owl.
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Plushkin Macramé Owl
Physical description
Very soft. Solid colour. Piercing eyes.
Personality and disposition
Gentle, basic needs. Happy to mind your own business.
Specimen
Betty and Barney are Plushkin Macramé Owls.
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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.
Specimen
Mike is a Pot Bellied Macramé Owl.
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Pygmy Macramé Owl
Physical description
Under 15cm head to tail, with golden flecks.
Personality and disposition
Flamboyant, creative, has ‘attitude’.
Specimen
Isabelle is a Pink Pygmy Macramé Owl and Fernando (pictured here) is a South American Gold Flecked Pygmy Macramé Owl.
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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.
Specimen
Horace is a Scrawny Tawny Macramé Owl.
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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.
Specimens
Alfonso and Madeleine are Whimsical Macramé Owls.
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Yorkshire Puddingdale Macramé Owl
Physical description
Generally round, fluffy and jovial.
Personality and disposition
Gregarious, playful, and enjoys a good laugh.
Specimen
Priscilla is a Yorkshire Puddingdale Macramé Owl.
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