juv White Faced Owl, Otus leucotis

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A young White Faced Owl fluffs up to look more threatening

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Size: 5400px × 3545px
Location: Victoria falls Zimbabwe
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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