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Bubo virginianis
A large owl (25" tall, 4'7" wing span), varying in color from nearly white (in Arctic areas) to dark brown and gray. Mottled and streaked below, setting off the white throat; prominent, widely spaced ear tufts; large yellow eyes.
Found throughout North America, these adaptive birds live most any place, from forests to open country, deserts to swamps, and even in city parks.
Voice Series of low, sonorous, far-carrying hoots, hoo, hoo-hoo, hoo, hoo, with second and third notes shorter than the others.
Spotted on Jul 17, 2013
Submitted on Jul 17, 2013
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