A barred owl (Strix varia) from Eastern North Carolina, these birds are found in old growth hardwood forests and are most active at night.

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Size: 5688px × 3796px
Location: Greenville, NC, USA
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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