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"Strix nebulosa lapponica". Description: One of the World's largest Owls, the Great Gray Owl is dark grey overall interspersed with bars and flecks of light grey and white. When perched, they appear very bulky because of their dense, fluffy plumage, long wings extending past the body, a relatively long tail, and a large head. The size of the head, and the prominent facial disk make the yellow eyes appear small. A noticeable white "moustache" strip is under the facial disk, broken by a black "bow-tie". The feet are heavily feathered and remain hidden from view. Size: Length 61-84cm 24-33" average 72cm 28" for females, 69cm 27" for males Wingspan up to 152cm 60" average 142cm 56" for female, 140cm 55" for males Weight 790-1454g (28-51oz) average 1,390g (49oz) for females, 1,290g (45.5oz) for males. Habits: These Owls are active at night, but also at dusk and just before dawn. They may also be active durin the day during breeding season. They fly with soft, slow wingbeats and generally do not often move more than short distances between perches and seldom glides. They fly close to the ground, usually less than 6 metres (20 feet) up, except when flying to a nest. May be very aggressive near the nest. The Great Gray Owl thermoregulates by roosting in dense cover. When hot, a Great Gray Owl will pant and droop its wings to expose an unfeathered area (apterid) under the wing. Distribution: Great Gray Owls are found from Alaska across Canada, down the Northern Rocky Mountains, and northern Minnesota. They are also found in northern Europe and Asia. Info from: http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Strix&species=nebulosa Photo taken with Konica Minolta Dimage Z5 Hope you like it and thanks for watching :-)