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When it comes to flying, the great grey owl is truly remarkable. Its large wingspan allows it to glide effortlessly through the air, and its keen sense of hearing enables it to locate even the faintest sounds made by its prey on the forest floor below.

From atop its perch, this enormous owl- the largest in North America- is waiting…waiting for the chance to strike. Cocking its head as it listens for the tunneling of rodents beneath deep snow, the Great Gray Owl, with its incredible hearing, can detect prey over 100 meters away through snow as deep as 45 centimeters.

2011年11月25日 · Great Gray Owls 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.

The great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) (also great gray owl in American English) is a true owl, and is the world's largest species of owl by length. It is distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, and it is the only species in the genus Strix found in both Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

2023年5月12日 · The great grey owl’s flying ability is unparalleled, making it a fascinating subject for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike. With its silent yet powerful wings, this predator can glide effortlessly through dense forests or open fields, searching for …

General description: The Great Gray Owl is the tallest owl in Alaska, but it is not the heaviest. The owl stands 19 inches (48.26 cm) high with a wing span of 41⁄2 feet (1.37 m) and weighs from 2.3 to 3.5 pounds (1.0 to 1.6 kg). The gray color, yellow eyes, large size, and the absence of ear tufts (horns) are diagnostic features.

Young may climb out of nest and perch in nest tree or nearby trees after 3-4 weeks, are able to fly 1-2 weeks later. In some areas, adult female departs after young fledge, while male remains with them and feeds them for up to 3 months. May hunt by day or night. In summer, daytime feeding is usually near dawn or dusk.

2020年10月27日 · Habits: The Great Grey Owl is most active at nights, but also at dusk and just before dawn; sometimes active during the day in breeding season. They fly with soft, slow wingbeats and generally do not often move more than …

The two Great Grey Owls we received in care from Williams Lake and Quesnel are doing great. They are eating, flying and proving to be healthy raptors. Today ...