A great horned owlet (Bubo virginianus) shows its gape with a wide mouthed yawn by dozing sibling. Owlets start branching from nest at 5 weeks.

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Size: 3174px × 2116px
Location: Giant Springs State Park, Great Falls, MT.
Photo credit: © Craig Larcom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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