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Great Gray owl

strix nebulosa

Description:

One of the World's largest Owls, the Great Gray Owl is grey to greyish brown. When perched, they appear very bulky because of their dense, fluffy plumage, long wings extending past the body, a relatively long tail, and a large head. The size of the head, and the prominent facial disk make the yellow eyes appear small. The name "nebulosa" is derived from the Latin "Nebulosus", meaning misty or foggy. The Great Gray Owl has also been called Great Gray Ghost.

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thundermak
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thundermak

Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Jul 3, 2013
Submitted on Jul 3, 2013

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