A barred owl (Strix varia) from North Carolina, these owls are nocturnal but can be observed active during the twilight hours as well.

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Size: 5596px × 3735px
Location: Greenville, NC, USA
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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