Spotted owl perched on a pine branch.
A Northern Hawk-owl ( *Surnia ulula*) perched in a conifer tree. The owl is alert and facing forward, likely scanning for prey. The image highlights the owl's distinctive plumage, with its mottled gray and white feathers, and the intricate texture of the conifer branches.
Photo ID: Owl3_018
Photo size: 56.7 Mpixels (162 MB uncompressed) - 8070x7026 pixels (26.9x23.4 in / 68.3x59.5 cm at 300 ppi)
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