Spotted owl perched on a post.
A barred owl (likely a *Strix varia*) perched on a wooden post. The owl is alert, its yellow eyes focused, and its body posture suggests it is ready to take flight or observe its surroundings. The image highlights the owl's distinctive mottled brown and white plumage, a camouflage pattern that helps it blend into its environment.
Photo ID: Owl1_007
Photo size: 161.9 Mpixels (463 MB uncompressed) - 10118x16000 pixels (33.7x53.3 in / 85.7x135.5 cm at 300 ppi)
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