Strigidae Collection (page 5)

Spotted owlet ( Athena brama), Keoladeo NP, Bharatpur, India

Pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) perched in lichen covered tree. Helsinki, Finland. February

USA, Lincoln County, Wyoming. Recently branched Great Horned Owl chick sits on a cottonwood branch

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Pinedale, three Great Horned owl chicks look out from their nest tree in a cottonwood snag

Two Burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) fledgling with adult about to take off, Pantanal, Brazil

Northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) perched, Finland, January

Clarion Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia rostrata) at burrow entrance, Clarion Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) head portrait, Kuusamo, Finland, March

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) female face close up, Canada February

RF- Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) in flight. Kuhmo, Finland

Little owl (Athene noctua) perched in wall. Danube Delta, Romania. May

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) camouflaged, Donana Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain. January

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) perched, Donana Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain. January

Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) perched on a tree (Picea abies), Finland, March

Tawny owl (Strix aluco) juvenile, Prado del rey, Cadiz, Spain, April

Scops owl (Otus scops) in tree stump, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, June

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) fledgling portrait, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, August

Brown fish owl (Bubo or Ketupa flavipes) sitting on a branch, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) Female taking off the winter tree, Quebec, Canada

Short eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight over marshland, Vendee, west France, April

RF - Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) in woodland, captive; Alaska, USA

Barred Owl (Strix varia) fledgling resting in tree, King County, Washington, USA May

Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis). Willamette National Forest, Oregon. June

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) Adams County, Washington, USA. May

RF- Tengmalms owl (Aegolius funereus) perched in tree, Bergslagen, Sweden, June 2009

Little owl (Athene noctua) perched on a post, Essex, England, UK, June

Little Owl (Athene noctua) portrait on post. Wales, UK, June

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) flying with dead vole held in its beak, Worlaby Carr, Lincolnshire, England, UK, December

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) hunting over farmland, with Burnham-on-Crouch in background, Wallasea Wild Coast Project, RSPB Greater Thames Futurescapes Project, Wallasea Island, Essex, England

Short eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, hunting, Essex, UK, January

Short eared owl (Asio flammeus) perched in ivy, hunting, Essex, UK, January

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) flying over moorland, North Uist, Western Isles / Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May

Silhouette of Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight at dusk, Lincolnshire, UK, March. Did you know? Short eared owls often hunt by day

Tropical Screech Owl (Megascops choliba) perched in tree hole in rainforest canopy. Cristalino State Park, Amazonia, Brazil, South America

Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata) lowland rainforests near Cristalino Jungle Lodge, Cristalino State Park, Brazil

Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) seen through branches, southwest Finland, February

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) taking off over snow, Canada

Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) perched in pine tree in snowfall, captive

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) in flight, with forest behind, Rovaniemi Finland March

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) in landscape, Utsjoki, Finland, April

RF- Hawk owl (Surnia ulula) in flight, Finland. March

Little Owl (Athene noctua) perched on a gate in late evening light, Worcestershire, May

Hawk Owl young (Surnia ulula), Finland, June

Hawk Owl perched (Surnia ulula), Finland, June

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) perched on branch, Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru

Peruvian screech-owl (Megascops roboratus) half face close up portrait, Macara, Loja, Ecuador

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) female in flight, Canada. February

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) female sitting among snow covered vegetation on ground, Canada February

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"Strigidae: A Fascinating Family of Owls" In the vast landscapes of Wyoming, Sublette County serves as a home to two young Burrowing owls. With their curious eyes and fluffy feathers, they stand at the edge of their burrow, ready to explore the world around them. Across the Atlantic in the UK, a majestic Tawny owl named Strix aluco perches on a dead tree branch. The moon shines brightly behind it, creating an enchanting scene that captures the essence of these nocturnal creatures. Meanwhile, another adult Tawny owl gracefully rests on a Yew tree branch in Dorset. Its piercing gaze reflects wisdom and mystery as it blends seamlessly with its surroundings. Venturing further into North America, we encounter an Elf Owl named Micrathene whitneyi. This tiny species showcases its unique charm amidst nature's beauty. Back in Europe, Strix aluco once again takes center stage as it perches on a sturdy tree branch. Its presence exudes elegance and resilience against any challenges it may face. In Finland's snowy wilderness, a Great Grey Owl hunts over glistening snowfields in search of prey. Its silent flight and focused stare demonstrate its exceptional hunting skills honed through generations. A female Snowy owl becomes illuminated by lights behind her during Canada's frosty February nights. Her ethereal appearance captivates all who witness her graceful flight across the wintry landscape. Closer to home in Wales, UK, a Little Owl takes flight from atop a post with unmatched agility and gracefulness. This small but mighty creature reminds us that size does not limit one's ability to conquer new heights. Cheshire's countryside welcomes us with open arms as we spot a Long-eared owl nestled within the branches of a large tree. Its distinctive ear tufts give this bird an air of sophistication while observing its surroundings intently.