An Indian worker recently discovered these strange creatures at a shipyard in the port city of Visakhapatnam, The Sun reported.
The worker was startled to see strange birds staring at him with big, black eyes. He fed the birds fruits and vegetables but they refused.
These birds spread everywhere and caused panic among internet users.
Videos of these birds spread everywhere and caused panic among online users, according to Indian newspaper Hans India.
Some social media users commented that these birds were “aliens” because they stood upright.
However, a manager at an Indian zoological park said: “They are a wonderful animal that lives from south to central India.
“These birds have heart-shaped faces and downward-facing beaks. When people pay attention, they tend to observe their behavior. That’s why they look so alert.”
According to experts, this is the eastern grey-backed owl . The grey-backed barn owl is a protected animal under Indian law. The animals at the shipyard have been brought to safety.
