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Strigidae Collection (page 6)

"Strigidae: A Fascinating Family of Owls" In the vast landscapes of Wyoming, Sublette County serves as a home to two young Burrowing owls

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

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

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) female in flight, Canada. February

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

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) female sitting among snow covered vegetation on ground

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

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Barred Owl (Strix varia) perched, Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Sanctuary, Florida, USA, March

Barred Owl (Strix varia) perched, Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Sanctuary, Florida, USA, March

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) male roosting in an abandoned barn. Idaho, USA

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) male roosting in an abandoned barn. Idaho, USA. February

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) Jyvaskya, Keski-Suomi, Lansi- ja Sisa-Suomi / Central

Northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) Jyvaskya, Keski-Suomi, Lansi- ja Sisa-Suomi / Central and Western Finland, Finland. January

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Barred owl (Strix varia) stretching wings, Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Sanctuary, Florida

Barred owl (Strix varia) stretching wings, Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Sanctuary, Florida, USA, March

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) standing at burrow entrance, Cape Coral, Florida

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) standing at burrow entrance, Cape Coral, Florida, USA, November

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Great Grey owl (Strix nebulosa) taking off from the ground in snow, Finland, April

Great Grey owl (Strix nebulosa) taking off from the ground in snow, Finland, April. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) on ground, Quebec, Canada, February

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) on ground, Quebec, Canada, February

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Long-eared owl (Asio otus) portrait, captive, England, UK, November

Long-eared owl (Asio otus) portrait, captive, England, UK, November

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Little owl (Athene noctua), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Little owl (Athene noctua), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in the snow, Worlaby Carr, Lincolnshire, England

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in the snow, Worlaby Carr, Lincolnshire, England, UK, December

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) hunting over machair grassland, North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) hunting over machair grassland, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Tawny owl (Strix aluco) in amongst hawkbit flowers, Leontodon, UK, September. Captive

Tawny owl (Strix aluco) in amongst hawkbit flowers, Leontodon, UK, September. Captive

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Short eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, hunting, Essex, UK, January

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

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, backlit, at dusk, Lincolnshire, UK, March

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, backlit, at dusk, Lincolnshire, UK, March

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Little Owl (Athene noctua) portrait. Gloucestershire, UK, April

Little Owl (Athene noctua) portrait. Gloucestershire, UK, April

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) perched in tree, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK, January

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) perched in tree, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK, January

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) hunting, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) hunting, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Short eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, hunting, Essex, UK, January

Short eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, hunting, Essex, UK, January. Did you know? Short eared owls are unique amongst British owl species in that they nest on the ground

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiaca) flying low, captive, February

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiaca) flying low, captive, February

Background imageStrigidae Collection: African scops owl (Otus senegalensis) resting in tree hole, Etosha National Park, Namibia

African scops owl (Otus senegalensis) resting in tree hole, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) chicks in nest, Sweden

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) chicks in nest, Sweden

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult female hiding behind tree trunk, trained bird, Somerset

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult female hiding behind tree trunk, trained bird, Somerset, UK, January

Background imageStrigidae Collection: USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Pinedale, A Male Long-eared Owl roosts in an aspen

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Pinedale, A Male Long-eared Owl roosts in an aspen grove close to its nest in June of 2015

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) flying, Texas, USA

Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) flying, Texas, USA

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) perching in a tree, circumpolar species, British Columbia

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) perching in a tree, circumpolar species, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) pale form, perched in tree, Alberta, Canada

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) pale form, perched in tree, Alberta, Canada

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) young bird balancing on tree branch, Idaho

Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) young bird balancing on tree branch, Idaho

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) at nest with chicks, Alaska

Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) at nest with chicks, Alaska

Background imageStrigidae Collection: ave, avian, captive animals, gold coloured, nobody, nocturnal, plain background, predator

ave, avian, captive animals, gold coloured, nobody, nocturnal, plain background, predator
Barn owl (Tyto alba) in studio

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Great gray owl sitting in dry grass, Yellowstone National Park, USA

Great gray owl sitting in dry grass, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Close-up portrait of a great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) sitting in dry grass hunting for rodents. Great Gray owls are often active in the daytime

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Great horned owl, owlet with its wings raised in the air, YNP, USA

Great horned owl, owlet with its wings raised in the air, YNP, USA
Close-up portrait of a great horned owl, owlet (Bubo virginianus) looking at the camera from behind a tree log with its wings raised up together in the air; Yellowstone National Park

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Tawny Owl in a tree in winter

Tawny Owl in a tree in winter
Tawny owl (Strix aluco) in a tree in winter; Europe

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Northern Scops Owl, India

Northern Scops Owl, India
Northern Scops Owl (Strigidae); Rajasthan, India

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Northern Hawk-Owl

Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula), known for sitting on the highest perch possible while looking for prey such as voles moving below

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Short-Eared Owl perched on a roof

Short-Eared Owl perched on a roof
Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) perched on a roofs peak; Alaska, United States of America

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi), Arizona, USA

Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi), Arizona, USA

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Cinnamon Screech Owl (Megascops petersoni), Abra Patricia Protected Area, Peru

Cinnamon Screech Owl (Megascops petersoni), Abra Patricia Protected Area, Peru

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) with juvenile, Florida, USA

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) with juvenile, Florida, USA

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Barred Owl (Strix varia) pair, Florida, USA

Barred Owl (Strix varia) pair, Florida, USA

Background imageStrigidae Collection: African Scops Owl (Otus senegalensis), Kruger National Park, South Africa

African Scops Owl (Otus senegalensis), Kruger National Park, South Africa

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Barred Owl (Strix varia) flying, Ontario, Canada

Barred Owl (Strix varia) flying, Ontario, Canada

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus), Vorarlberg, Austria

Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus), Vorarlberg, Austria

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Barred Owl (Strix varia) female flying, British Columbia, Canada

Barred Owl (Strix varia) female flying, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Barred Owl (Strix varia) female, British Columbia, Canada

Barred Owl (Strix varia) female, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageStrigidae Collection: Bare-shanked Screech Owl (Megascops clarkii), Costa Rica

Bare-shanked Screech Owl (Megascops clarkii), Costa Rica




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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.