The Kuwait Owl Team and their diverse collection of birds - in pictures

The Kuwait City group is comprised of 30 members - with 30 owls from 15 species

A close up of an Ural owl during a meet-up of the Kuwait Owl Team, a local group dedicated to the protection and proliferation of owls, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. AFP

A snowy owl perches on a woman's arm during a meeting of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. Formed in 2016, the group has 30 members. AFP

A Eurasian eagle owl spreads its wings while perching on the arm of a member of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. The owl enthusiasts have about 30 owls, from 15 species. AFP

Eurasian eagle owls look on during a meeting of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. AFP

An Eurasian eagle owl spreads its wings as it perches on the arm of a member of the Kuwait Owl Team, while another bird clings to the enthusiast's shoulder. AFP

A snowy owl, a native of Arctic regions, looks on during a meeting of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. Group members import owls from Europe and elsewhere. AFP

A Eurasian eagle owl gazes at the camera during a gathering of the Kuwait Owl Team, in Kuwait City. The team aims to spread awareness of owls and their habits. AFP

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