Barn Owl Portrait

by Judi Dressler

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Barn Owl Portrait

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Judi Dressler

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The shape of this Barn Owl's face is adapted by nature for perfect hearing. Did you know that Barn Owls can hunt even on the darkest nights, using only their super sensitive hearing?

This beautiful barn owl was photographed during a Raptors workshop. He was injured and is no longer able to fly, so is used for educational purposes only.

From Cornell Labs: "Ghostly pale and strictly nocturnal, Barn Owls are silent predators of the night world. Lanky, with a whitish face, chest, and belly, and buffy upperparts, this owl roosts in hidden, quiet places during the day. By night, they hunt on buoyant wingbeats in open fields and meadows. You can find them by listening for their eerie, raspy calls, quite unlike the hoots of other owls. Despite a worldwide distribution, Barn Owls are declining in parts of their range due to habitat loss."

Photo taken on 8/8/2015 in Colorado

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January 16th, 2018

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