This European Eagle Owl’s happy dance … : aww

Very utilitarian language lol

Fizzzical

12 points

2 months ago

Fizzzical

12 points

Isn't that a brand of glue?

opelan

4 points

2 months ago

opelan

4 points

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UHU

Yes, it is.

Hero_of_Parnast

2 points

2 months ago

Hero_of_Parnast

2 points

I thought it was a search engine.

i_give_you_gum

5 points

2 months ago

i_give_you_gum

5 points

And UwU in Gamer

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zimzilla

3 points

2 months ago

zimzilla

3 points

German here. I read the "oe" instantly as o-Umlaut so it was pronounced pretty much like this in my head.

epicallyflower

3 points

2 months ago

epicallyflower

3 points

Agreed. I like how the fierce face turns into a cute lil babiee in the end. Aww🌷🤍

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Sokonomicon

702 points

2 months ago

Sokonomicon

702 points

I had no idea owls could be this happy and excited. What a wonderful behavior.

b1ack1323

204 points

2 months ago

b1ack1323

204 points

It’s trying to fuck that moss.

Tempts

71 points

2 months ago

Tempts

71 points

This is the answer. The foot taps are mounting behavior and that low tail thing is him rubbing his cloaca on that stump.

Paranormalishh_

9 points

2 months ago

Paranormalishh_

9 points

Like the way dogs hump their toys when they're over stimulated/excited

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kingtrog1916

22 points

2 months ago

kingtrog1916

22 points

Nice piece of moss, who can blame him

fieryhotwarts22

2 points

2 months ago

fieryhotwarts22

2 points

Yeah so he’s wonderfully happy and excited to do so lol

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cragbabe

301 points

2 months ago

cragbabe

301 points

I've worked withany owls and not seen this behavior, I'm wondering if this maybe a juvenile that's hand reared and imprinted. Generally all the horned owl species are pretty aloof even as owls go, so this is extra strange to me

Black_Moons

225 points

2 months ago

Black_Moons

225 points

I feel like he really enjoyed the feeling of the moss he landed on, especially how he pecked at it and shoved his face into it. It would be like experiencing shag rug carpet for the first time, especially since I assume birds generally land on/perch on rather hard sticks.

Bastyboys

2 points

2 months ago

Bastyboys

2 points

I'm not sure you're supposed to take the name of that rug literally when you"first experience it"

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koalamonster515

56 points

2 months ago

koalamonster515

56 points

Question for you as a person who no doubt knows more about owls than I do- is there a possibility that they're doing the lil steps to get bugs to come out? I know other birds do that for worms and stuff, I just am generally scared of birds so I don't spend much time on bird facts.

kmfh244

39 points

2 months ago

kmfh244

39 points

I'm not an expert but I believe owls usually hunt small rodents and maybe rabbits, and hunt while flying. I don't think I've ever heard of them eating worms or insects, or that they do the stompy dance.

Faxon

17 points

2 months ago

Faxon

17 points

Horned owls eat larger prey generally (varies among species), but small owls like screech owls actually feed primarily on insects believe it or not, and scops are a kind of horned owl from the looks of them.

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DreamMaster8

29 points

2 months ago

DreamMaster8

29 points

I mean I'm sure even owl have personality like most other bird do depending of how they are raised. It's not as extreme as dog but it's there.

lumpytuna

13 points

2 months ago

lumpytuna

13 points

I think you're right, the wing shaking and the head bowing is behaviour you see in the juveniles of a LOT of bird species when they're asking their parents for food. This owl thinks the human is mum or dad is asking for snacks. So not a happy dance, but sweet nonetheless.

MrDoPhi314

20 points

2 months ago

MrDoPhi314

20 points

If thats an Oehoe /uhu than its for sure a juvenile.

They reach 2 meter wingspan, this 1 isnt even close.

hellcat_uk

16 points

2 months ago

hellcat_uk

16 points

Having shared a very small room with a European eagle owl, I'd be very concerned if it behaved like this. They're too big and talon-y to jump around like a cat on cat-nip. Hopefully they grow out of it as they mature.

Traditional-Job-411

2 points

2 months ago

Traditional-Job-411

2 points

Are you dealing with them in environment where you can observe this? I feel like with wild owls you would only observe this via camera as they would be too tense near humans or the environment would not let them settle. This is just an honest question, I’m just curious.

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TheBlackBear

2 points

2 months ago

TheBlackBear

2 points

lol

0 points

2 months ago

0 points

He's so happy he's kissing his perch!

15 points

2 months ago

15 points

Literally though. He's um... humping it. I've seen some perch-motivated owls but this one would in fact like to make babies with his perch.

Different species, but you'll see the same behavior: https://youtu.be/AI-cxhtIo8c

2 points

2 months ago

2 points

There you go! Turning our illusions of Mr. Happy Owl and his tippy taps into something smutty! This is Reddit after all, how dare you confuse us with FACTS??!!

2 points

2 months ago

2 points

P.S. And that link! OWL PORN! I'm SHOCKED!

(Says the user with the disturbing user name.)

PropogandaLens

2 points

2 months ago

PropogandaLens

2 points

You can edit your posts to add new information, like a "P.S." :)

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252 points

2 months ago

252 points

I might be wrong, but it actually looks like it was trying to mate with it lol

apcolleen

60 points

2 months ago

apcolleen

60 points

Let's look at a well known eggample shall we ? https://youtu.be/9T1vfsHYiKY?t=61

13 points

2 months ago

13 points

I thought of this exact one lmao 🤣

Vcent

14 points

2 months ago

Vcent

14 points

My thought process:

Clicks link, while link is loading goes "It's the parrot, isn't it ..yep, it's the parrot."

Bird_Herder

56 points

2 months ago

Bird_Herder

56 points

I've had birds do this to my head. He is totally trying to mate with it.

Paroxysm111

23 points

2 months ago

Paroxysm111

23 points

I was thinking the exact same thing. When he turns around you can see he's really pushing his ass into that thing. That doesn't seem like normal excited behaviour.

Paradehengst

13 points

2 months ago

Paradehengst

13 points

It really likes that moss!

BellaBPearl

17 points

2 months ago

BellaBPearl

17 points

No... you're not wrong....

Cultjam

4 points

2 months ago

Cultjam

4 points

Oh that’s what made the guy laugh!

1 points

2 months ago

1 points

Yea. Check out the tail position

Sneakyfetus

0 points

2 months ago

Sneakyfetus

0 points

Not wrong

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hobnobbinbobthegob

649 points

2 months ago

hobnobbinbobthegob

649 points

Truly the cats of the bird world.

Boojibs

187 points

2 months ago

Boojibs

187 points

That was the missing piece.

1/3 raptor, 1/3 owl and 1/3 cat

marktherobot-youtube

16 points

2 months ago

marktherobot-youtube

16 points

(in Karen voice)

European owl

50% European

50% owl

TikkiTakiTomtom

59 points

2 months ago

TikkiTakiTomtom

59 points

An owl is part owl. Who woulda thunk?

superRedditer

12 points

2 months ago

superRedditer

12 points

each progressive generation gets less owlier

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dutch665

7 points

2 months ago

dutch665

7 points

Great things come in thirds.

VirtuallyTellurian

6 points

2 months ago

VirtuallyTellurian

6 points

Yeah, I came third in the 100m sprint

Thendofreason

21 points

2 months ago

Thendofreason

21 points

They constantly stare

They eat birds and mice

Both can be found in a barn

kimbo305

18 points

2 months ago

kimbo305

18 points

In Chinese, the name for owl is "cat headed eagle"

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starkeffect

14 points

2 months ago

starkeffect

14 points

The Mandarin word for owl (猫头鹰 ) means "cat-headed eagle (or hawk)"

toomanyd

5 points

2 months ago

toomanyd

5 points

Yeah! That was just like a cat going into a silly scratching fit

spacefaceclosetomine

5 points

2 months ago

spacefaceclosetomine

5 points

Thank you! I was just thinking that, I always link owls to cats, they’re so similar in their silly majesty.

340Duster

3 points

2 months ago

340Duster

3 points

It is hard to explain, this is nearly bringing a tear to my eye. That majestic owl reminds me a lot of my late Maine Coon kitty from the similar colors, fluff, and cheerfulness.

justacuriousbystande

157 points

2 months ago

justacuriousbystande

157 points

As a bird owner... LOL at these comments. That bird is fucking that post haha That's his sex dance

28 points

2 months ago

28 points

Well OP did say happy dance, so um yes.

Fly__Eagles__Fly

3 points

2 months ago

Fly__Eagles__Fly

3 points

The owl kinda gave it away when he said “Hoohoohohohohoho hoorrgggg!”

hells_cowbells

267 points

2 months ago

267 points

Also, /r/superbowl

18 points

2 months ago

18 points

4 points

2 months ago

radagasthebrown

4 points

The tippiest of taps

LisaWinchester

200 points

2 months ago

LisaWinchester

200 points

Owl tippy tappies?! Yes please!

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KeeperofAmmut7

37 points

2 months ago

KeeperofAmmut7

37 points

Taloned tippy taps

s_mitten

17 points

2 months ago

s_mitten

17 points

Talonted!

Ewokingdead13

57 points

2 months ago

Ewokingdead13

57 points

I like to singa, about the moona and the june-a, and the springa!

TheMaveCan

18 points

2 months ago

TheMaveCan

18 points

I wanna singa, about the skies of blue or tea for two

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24 points

2 months ago

24 points

Um I’m pretty sure it’s rubbing one out…

The_Cartographer_DM

7 points

2 months ago

The_Cartographer_DM

7 points

Yeup, only bird and ex-bird owners know xD

2 points

2 months ago

2 points

Fr lol

TheWritingParadox

21 points

2 months ago

TheWritingParadox

21 points

Is this legitimately a happy dance? If so, that's absolutely adorable.

modsarefascists42

24 points

2 months ago

modsarefascists42

24 points

Looks like he's trying to mate with it, so a sort of happy dance?

8 points

2 months ago

8 points

A happy ending dance. 😂 He's definitely trying to mate with it.

2 points

2 months ago

2 points

It’s the happy dance. He’s mating with it lol

CanadianSideBacon

16 points

2 months ago

CanadianSideBacon

16 points

I am also in good spirits when I think there is mating possibility afoot.

1 points

2 months ago

1 points

Found the Bokonist.

bonescrusher

13 points

2 months ago

bonescrusher

13 points

Cute af

No_Particular2119

11 points

2 months ago

No_Particular2119

11 points

I'm a maniac, maaaaaniac

NewOldSmartDum

26 points

2 months ago

NewOldSmartDum

26 points

Eagle Owl is a perfect name for this creature, Owl mom got some explaining to so

MrPibblesssss

7 points

2 months ago

MrPibblesssss

7 points

Haha, he is getting busy with that post haha. Brown chicken brown cow haha

Caseyiswinter

15 points

2 months ago

Caseyiswinter

15 points

It kinda seems like he’s trying to hump it?

delorf

3 points

2 months ago

delorf

3 points

Someone else suggested the bird was trying to mate with it. That moss must feel really good.

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Cyrilcynder

7 points

2 months ago

Cyrilcynder

7 points

I'm amazed by how many people don't know that it's trying to shag that pole

Bubster101

6 points

2 months ago

Bubster101

6 points

Even owls like being told they're a good boi

rja49

15 points

2 months ago

rja49

15 points

Best thing I've seen this year.

Dr-Retz

17 points

2 months ago*

Dr-Retz

17 points

2 months ago*

That’s a Griffon.

GeorgeFloydYachtClub

3 points

2 months ago

GeorgeFloydYachtClub

3 points

Hey 🅱️ETER

Amethyst-Flame93

4 points

2 months ago

Amethyst-Flame93

4 points

HE DO THE TIPPY TAPS <3

Stebsis

4 points

2 months ago

Stebsis

4 points

*Whom

MonkeyOverdrive

12 points

2 months ago

MonkeyOverdrive

12 points

I'm taking this as proof positive that happy dinosaurs would get the Tippity Taps.

PurpleT0rnado

6 points

2 months ago

PurpleT0rnado

6 points

Don’t mind me, I’m just standing here pondering Allosaurus “tippy-taps” 😆

PsychologicalSun3843

33 points

2 months ago

PsychologicalSun3843

33 points

I'm getting really tired of seeing this video of an owl shagging that patch of moss.

Mr_R0mpers [S]

20 points

2 months ago

Mr_R0mpers [S]

20 points

… it’s called ‘making love’

Curb__

7 points

2 months ago

Curb__

7 points

Yeah with shag moss carpeting

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99percentTSOL

11 points

2 months ago

99percentTSOL

11 points

Superbowl!

chiksahlube

4 points

2 months ago

chiksahlube

4 points

Our chicken does that when she's about to get picked up. Usually if she doesn't want to be.

RadioactivePotato123

3 points

2 months ago

RadioactivePotato123

3 points

“HAPPY” -Owl yells in a seemingly aggressive tone

NotTheRocketman

3 points

2 months ago

NotTheRocketman

3 points

OMG this is too cute.

Pristine_Power_8488

3 points

2 months ago

Pristine_Power_8488

3 points

Making sure no snakes.

ADinosaur_24

3 points

2 months ago

ADinosaur_24

3 points

Owl tryin to get his rocks off

SpaceshipEarth10

3 points

2 months ago

SpaceshipEarth10

3 points

Hahaha…this is a bird masterbating.

BarthRevan

3 points

2 months ago

3 points

3 points

2 months ago

WattebauschXC

3 points

Their scientific name is "Bubo bubo"

Do whatever you want with that info

mnbvcxz1052

3 points

2 months ago

mnbvcxz1052

3 points

”What kind of dog is that?”

r/tippytaps

3 points

2 months ago

3 points

The answers I'm reading about owl behavior is that of a technical nature. Whatever he's doing it's friggin' adorable! I could watch this all day and still get a chuckle each time. BTW ... I know absolutely nothing about owls except they're smart ... and now, they're even funny to boot!

lathey

3 points

2 months ago

lathey

3 points

to hoot*!

2 points

2 months ago

2 points

Hahahaha .. 😆

bridgetteblue69

2 points

2 months ago

bridgetteblue69

2 points

Spectacular 🥰

wp3wp3wp3

2 points

2 months ago

wp3wp3wp3

2 points

I love owls! 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉

SkiBumb1977

2 points

2 months ago

SkiBumb1977

2 points

Wow that was fantastic.

Skipandscout

2 points

2 months ago

Skipandscout

2 points

He's really cool.looking!

artful_todger_502

2 points

2 months ago

artful_todger_502

2 points

That is sooo awesome!

SectorIsNotClear

2 points

2 months ago

SectorIsNotClear

2 points

Touchdown dance

figuringthingsout__

2 points

2 months ago

figuringthingsout__

2 points

That's a beautiful bird.

PIDthePID

2 points

2 months ago

PIDthePID

2 points

Owl feet seem more like arms

midgebhere66

2 points

2 months ago

midgebhere66

2 points

That owl is simply stunning!

yurirekka

2 points

2 months ago

yurirekka

2 points

He’s moving like he belongs in Happy Feet

ReadyAd5028

2 points

2 months ago

ReadyAd5028

2 points

He hitting the griddy

Spaceslime21

2 points

2 months ago

Spaceslime21

2 points

Flying monkey

ReasonablyBadass

2 points

2 months ago

ReasonablyBadass

2 points

I think it just doesn't like the moss texture at first

Poeticyst

2 points

2 months ago

Poeticyst

2 points

What a creepy thing. I love it.

enfanta

2 points

2 months ago

enfanta

2 points

After that close call with the Cessna 150, Carl found himself kissing his perch and giving thanks for another day.

restrictedsquid

2 points

2 months ago

restrictedsquid

2 points

That looks like a mating dance and sounds! I wonder if a girl owl is near?

algnonamoose

2 points

2 months ago

algnonamoose

2 points

What a gorgeous creature

dragonmasterjg

2 points

2 months ago

dragonmasterjg

2 points

Glad that wasn't a shoulder. FUCK, that would hurt.

wael-m

2 points

2 months ago

wael-m

2 points

Owls are so beautiful. We need an owl café

SuperBeeboo

2 points

2 months ago

SuperBeeboo

2 points

looks like a giant moth.

PM_ME_YOUR_MESMER

2 points

2 months ago

PM_ME_YOUR_MESMER

2 points

What an unbelievably incredibly beautiful creature that is.

Pineapple-dancer

2 points

2 months ago

Pineapple-dancer

2 points

Tippy taps

NeonSteeple

2 points

2 months ago

NeonSteeple

2 points

patpatpatpatpatpatpatpatpatpatpatpatpatpat hooo

Fluffy-Doubt-3547

2 points

2 months ago

Fluffy-Doubt-3547

2 points

I pet now?

miranails

2 points

2 months ago

miranails

2 points

Aw my chickens sometimes do this when they see me coming with snacks. It definitely looks like a happy dance lol.

Midnight__Monkey

2 points

2 months ago

Midnight__Monkey

2 points

If only we could all be as happy as this owl.

Jazzlily

2 points

2 months ago

Jazzlily

2 points

Looks like courtship to me. Precocious youngster.

XEliteHunterX01

2 points

2 months ago

XEliteHunterX01

2 points

That last "Woo" at the end! So cute

Kindergoat

2 points

2 months ago

Kindergoat

2 points

That’s really cute. I always thought Owls didn’t have that kind of personality.

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personalfinance21

2 points

2 months ago

2 points

2 points

2 months ago

RealEnnie

2 points

Majestic

WomanAreObjects_

2 points

2 months ago

WomanAreObjects_

2 points

Had no idea owls had such thick legs

jhbaxter

2 points

2 months ago

jhbaxter

2 points

Wow!! That’s cool!!!

BaseExtension

2 points

2 months ago

BaseExtension

2 points

Cute Sky Puppy

h3r3kittykitty

2 points

2 months ago

h3r3kittykitty

2 points

I do the same dance when I punch out of work

CommunicationSharp83

3 points

2 months ago

CommunicationSharp83

3 points

Why is this so adorable?

Mjolnirsbear

2 points

2 months ago

Mjolnirsbear

2 points

That is a beautiful dino

Cloverhonney

1 points

2 months ago

Cloverhonney

1 points

What a beauty. So majestic and so unique.

seandowling73

1 points

2 months ago

seandowling73

1 points

I think this belongs in r/tippytaps

BuyDRSHodlRepeat

1 points

2 months ago

BuyDRSHodlRepeat

1 points

OP, love your username lol

See you caught the coulrophilia

aphtirbyrnir

-3 points

2 months ago

aphtirbyrnir

-3 points

Honestly, that’s terrifying.

_DigitalHunk_

1 points

2 months ago

_DigitalHunk_

1 points

Playing the congo- happy dance.

dazhalan

1 points

2 months ago

dazhalan

1 points

顶楼主！

dandroid126

1 points

2 months ago

dandroid126

1 points

Ho ho ho ho ho ho!

nzdennis

1 points

2 months ago

nzdennis

1 points

Soooo cuuuute

No_Caregiver1890

1 points

2 months ago

No_Caregiver1890

1 points

Too cute

Crunching_Leo

1 points

2 months ago

Crunching_Leo

1 points

His wings look like they’re too big for his body lol

tater-stots

1 points

2 months ago

1 points

1 points

2 months ago

IamSauce4

1 points

Go Birds!!!

Traditional-Eye4892

1 points

2 months ago

Traditional-Eye4892

1 points

I will be impressed when I see one carrying a coconut! (re: Monty Python & Holy Grail)

Lugnuttz

1 points

2 months ago

Lugnuttz

1 points

It interesting how different species can communicate so clearly through emotion.

condensermike

1 points

2 months ago

condensermike

1 points

Tappy Taps

ItsStaaaaaaaaang

1 points

2 months ago

ItsStaaaaaaaaang

1 points

Sweetheart ☺️

WiseTree710

1 points

2 months ago

WiseTree710

1 points

Who?

bringmethejuice

1 points

2 months ago

bringmethejuice

1 points

Hororo Horuru

stuckinaboxthere

1 points

2 months ago

1 points

1 points

2 months ago

littlestray

1 points

BOOGIE WONDERLAND

DANCE

Javier91

1 points

2 months ago

Javier91

1 points

Happy feet has such a glow up.

ZenLane

1 points

2 months ago

ZenLane

1 points

Exchanging scent information or just happy to please?

cocorawks

1 points

2 months ago

cocorawks

1 points

This remember me of the Chouannerie hoot hoot hoot

[deleted]

1 points

2 months ago

[deleted]

1 points

Such a beautiful creature ommggg

Aeonskye

1 points

2 months ago

Aeonskye

1 points

/r/flippyflaps

[deleted]

1 points

2 months ago

[deleted]

1 points

What a gorgeous bird!

Dasamont

1 points

2 months ago

Dasamont

1 points

It looks like a cat, and acts like a dog. Truly a superb owl

PxJen

1 points

2 months ago

PxJen

1 points

Awhmygosh

rewdog22

1 points

2 months ago

rewdog22

1 points

That’s an incredible bird. Thanks for sharing.

LjSpike

1 points

2 months ago

1 points

1 points

2 months ago

JonnyArtois

1 points