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Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

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Field Notes

Description:

Shades of brown. Big yellow eyes. One of the largest owls in America's

Habitat:

Forests, Cities, Towns, Yards

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Comments (2)
EmilyMarino
Nice shot! Is this a female on eggs or just a sleepy owl?! Beautiful rich colors!
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PublishedApril 9, 2013

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