Great Horned Owl

The Great Horned Owl is easily identified by it tufted ear like feathers which look like horns.

Great Horned Owls range in length from 18-27 in (46-68 cm) and have a wingspan of 40-60.5 in (101-153 cm); Females are larger than males, an average adult being 22 in (55 cm) long with a 49 in (124 cm) wingspan and weighing about 3.1 lbs (Wikipedia)

This beautiful owl is a resident of the World Bird Sanctuary It is a rescued bird who had been injured and is not able to return to the wild.

Nikon D40X with 300 VR lens.

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