GREAT HORNED OWL (Bubo virginianus) by Larry Linton

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14-OCT-2006	Larry Linton

GREAT HORNED OWL (Bubo virginianus)

Wildlife Rescue/Palmer Ranch

The name of this species is derived from tufts of feathers that appear to be "horns" and are sometimes referred to as "ear tufts" but have nothing to do with hearing. Females are 10 to 20% larger than males, having wingspans up to 60 inches.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 ,LEICA DC Vario-Elmarit 12X (36-432mm)
1/60s f/2.8 at 72.0mm iso80 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Debbie Blackburn Beierle		05-Jul-2007 01:44
Great shot! This guy looks like he has a wild story to tell!!! v

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