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Great Horned Owlet in nest in scenic Saskatchewan

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is a very large owl of the bird family Strigidae. They are 56 cm or 22 inches in length and have a wingspan of 91-152 cm or 35-59 inches. Adults have large ear tufts, a reddish face, and a white patch on the throat and yellow eyes. The ear tufts are not actually ears, but just tufts of fur. The underparts are light with brown barring; the upper parts are mottled brown. The legs and feet are covered in feathers up to the talons. There are regional variations in colour; birds farther north are paler.

Great Horned Owl owlet nest young nestling fledgling predator bird of prey wild bird rural Saskatchewan protected species wildlife ecosystem Canada fauna digital image color nature photo animal photograph picture scene New World North American bird