07/02/2021
Meet the Great Horned Owl. It's roughly around 18-25" long. It has overbearing ear tufts that are responsible for its "horned" appearance. Its large stature and white throat, or "bib," separate the Great Horned Owl from others.
It is Alaska's only large owl with ear tufts. The backside of this type of owl has various shades of brown and gray, spotted with white and buff while the underside is white, barred with dark brown or black, and tinted with buff. On the other hand, the facial disk is reddish, and the eyes are a deep yellow. In-flight, these owls are recognized by their large heads, very short necks, and whitethroats.
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