Short-eared Owl
The Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is a species of typical owl (family Strigidae). Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. Asio flammeus will display its tufts when in a defensive pose; although it’s very short tufts are usually not visible. The short-eared owl is found in open country and grasslands. The scientific name is from Latin. The genus name Asio is a type of eared owl, and flammeus means "flame-colored".
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-eared_owl
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Short-eared Owl
The Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is a species of typical owl (family Strigidae). Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. Asio flammeus will display its tufts when in a defensive pose; although itâs very short tufts are usually not visible. The short-eared owl is found in open country and grasslands. The scientific name is from Latin. The genus name Asio is a type of eared owl, and flammeus means "flame-colored".
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-eared_owl
Tags: Animal Kingdom Asio flammeus BIF Birds Birds in Flight Birds of Prey Mother Nature Nikon AF-S 600mm F4G ED VR Nikon D500 Owl Raptors Short-eared Owl Strigidae Wildlife Wildlife Photography
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Short-eared Owl
The Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is a species of typical owl (family Strigidae). Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. Asio flammeus will display its tufts when in a defensive pose; although it’s very short tufts are usually not visible. The short-eared owl is found in open country and grasslands. The scientific name is from Latin. The genus name Asio is a type of eared owl, and flammeus means "flame-colored".
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-eared_owl
Tags: Animal Kingdom Asio flammeus BIF Birds Birds in Flight Birds of Prey Mother Nature Nikon AF-S 600mm F4G ED VR Nikon D500 Owl Raptors Short-eared Owl Strigidae Wildlife Wildlife Photography
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Short-eared Owl
The Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is a species of typical owl (family Strigidae). Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. Asio flammeus will display its tufts when in a defensive pose; although it’s very short tufts are usually not visible. The short-eared owl is found in open country and grasslands. The scientific name is from Latin. The genus name Asio is a type of eared owl, and flammeus means "flame-colored".
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-eared_owl
Tags: Animal Kingdom Asio flammeus BIF Birds Birds in Flight Birds of Prey Mother Nature Nikon AF-S 600mm F4G ED VR Nikon D500 Nikon TC-14E III Owl Raptors Short-eared Owl Strigidae Wildlife Wildlife Photography
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Short-eared Owl
The Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is a species of typical owl (family Strigidae). Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. Asio flammeus will display its tufts when in a defensive pose; although it’s very short tufts are usually not visible. The short-eared owl is found in open country and grasslands. The scientific name is from Latin. The genus name Asio is a type of eared owl, and flammeus means "flame-colored".
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-eared_owl
Tags: Animal Kingdom Asio flammeus BIF Birds Birds in Flight Birds of Prey Mother Nature Nikon AF-S 600mm F4G ED VR Nikon D500 Nikon TC-14E III Owl Raptors Short-eared Owl Strigidae Wildlife Wildlife Photography
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