Great Grey Owl

Adults have a big, rounded head with a grey face and yellow eyes with darker circles around them. The underparts are light with dark streaks; the upper parts are grey with pale bars. This owl does not have ear tufts and has the largest facial disc of any raptor.

The Great Grey Owl is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Great Grey Owl or Lapland Owl (Strix nebulosa) is a very large owl, distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. In some areas it is also called the Great Gray Ghost, Phantom of the north, Cinerous Owl, Spectral Owl, Lapland Owl, Spruce Owl, Bearded Owl and Sooty Owl. More

eagle and horned owls, Great Grey Owls rely almost fully upon small rodents, with voles being their most important food source. Locally, alternative prey animals (usually comprising less than 20% of prey intake) include hares, moles, shrews, weasels, thrushes, grouse, Gray Jays, small hawks and ducks. Great Grey Owl juveniles may themselves fall prey to bears, fishers, and large hawks, especially Northern Goshawks; while adults may fall prey to Bubo owls and lynxes. More

The Great Grey Owl is one of the world's largest owls. It is often referred to as the Great Grey Ghost or Phantom of the North as it is one of the most reclusive owls of North America. Add to that its secretive habits and you have a bird that is rarely seen and little known. As the name indicates, the Great Grey Owl is predominately gray with a prominent facial disc. More

vues fagelguiden — 19 juin 2008 — Great grey owl family in Skellefteå in northern Sweden, june 19 2008 Lappugglor i Skellefteå, Västerbotten. fagelguiden — 19 juin 2008 — Great grey owl family in Skellefteå in northern Sweden, june 19 2008 Lappugglor i Skellefteå, Västerbotten. More

Great Grey Owl Pictures, great pictures of great grey owls in the wild = Here is our collection of flammulated owl pictures. This collection is going to get larger as the weeks go by. We love flammulated owl photos and we are going to increase the number of flammulated owl pictures in this section very soon. More

The Great Grey Owl, a circumpolar bird of northern forests, is often considered the largest species of owl in Canada. Appearances can be deceiving. It is, in fact, typically outweighed by both the Great Horned (Bubo virginianus) and Snowy (Nyctea scandiaca) owls. A Great Grey can weigh between 800 and 1700g (depending on gender and health) - a formidable size for any bird - but its imposing appearance is actually created by a dense layer of feathering designed to maintain body temperature. More

vues bogabirder — 14 juin 2007 — Great Grey Owl in Finland, near Oulu. bogabirder — 14 juin 2007 — Great Grey Owl in Finland, near Oulu. More

Why Grey Owl? The Great Grey Owl is a bird of prey. An opportunistic hunter, the owl is patient, will wait for ideal conditions, and travel great lengths in search of food. The bird has excellent sight and hearing, as well as the ability to crash through a foot of heavy snow to snare a fast moving meal. Owls are also a symbol of wisdom in many cultures. All an ideal analogy, we think, for a firm whose investment process is rooted in deep research, patience, and selectivity. More

Here are details of the great grey owls that we have at the sanctuary: Great grey owls Name Sex Hatched Status Sasha Female 2002 Breeding owl Yuri Male 1998 Breeding owl Screech Owl Sanctuary There's always something new and interesting going on at the sanctuary – More

Great Grey Owl - Great Grey Owl information - Great Grey Owl facts Great Grey Owl ( Strix nebulosa ) SEARCH THIS SITE ANIMALS Insect (Insecta) Fish (Osteichties) & Sharks Amphibians (Amphibia) Reptiles (Reptilia) Birds (Aves) Abdim's Stork African Openbill African Penguin Avocet Australian Brush Turkey Bald Eagle More

Great Grey owl in flight by wildlifephoto This was one of a series of shots I got of this bird. I took it on a recent trip to Arctic Norway and Finland. www.wildlife-photographer. More

The Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) in Hiidenportti National Park = Hiidenportti National Park emblem bird the Great Grey Owl can be seen most likely where there is a mass gathering of moles. It would be wise to keep a distance between yourself and these quaint birds, as mothers protect their young quite aggressively. The Great Grey Owl inhabits the Taiga Zones of Europe, Asia and North America. A few owls nest in Finland at irregular intervals in coniferous forests. More

picture of Large Great Grey Owl Image Great Gray Owl stands upon a tree stump in the Alaskan forest Options for photo "Large Great Grey Owl": * Request Image License * Create a lightbox Alaska Photo Path: Photos: Bird Photos: Large Great Grey Owl Tags - related pictures: * Alaska * Great Gray Owl * Strix Nebulosa More

Beautiful capture of the GREAT GREY OWL and well done on the composition and details. The barred Owl has brown eyes one of the key identifications. More

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Great grey owls meeting disaster on our highways = Article Date: 2005-02-11 Source: http://www.communitypress-online.com Comments: 0 Click Here Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada - The majestic plumed predator grips the gnarled leafless tree limb with razor sharp talons, disk shaped face tilted in total concentration, ultra sensitive ears precisely tuned to detect microscopic movements of the meadow voles concealed beneath the thin crust of snow below. More

years ago The Great Grey Owl is completely silent in flight and the male is often found hunting around fields, seemingly oblivious to people around him. The female is seen less often as she prepares for nesting and relies on the male to deliver food. More

The Great Grey Owl or Lapland Owl (Strix nebulosa) is a very large owl, distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. More

Home ¦ Birds Of Prey ¦ Owls ¦ Great Grey Owl Great Grey Owl Great Grey OwlGreat Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) Also known as Lapland Owl, Lapp Owl This is Shaggy, our Great Gray Owl, he is one of the stars on our flying display. Great Grey Owl Range Great Grey Owl in North America from Lake Superior to the Pacific coast and Alaska, and from Scandinavia across northern Asia. More

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