GREAT GREY OWL
Today
I got a chance to see and photograph
the GREAT GREY OWL! I had heard an owl was spotted down the road from where I live in Southern Ontario. What a thrill! This owl has never been spotted in our area before now. Here are a couple photos of the Great Grey Owl from today and a few facts.
Measurements
Both Sexes
Length
24–33.1 in
61–84 cm
Wingspan
53.9–60.2 in
137–153 cm
Weight
24.7–60 oz
700–1700 g
Length
24–33.1 in
61–84 cm
Wingspan
53.9–60.2 in
137–153 cm
Weight
24.7–60 oz
700–1700 g
Adult Description
Similar to adult.
Food Description
- Very large gray owl.
- Round head without ear tufts.
- Black and white "bowtie" under face.
- Eyes yellow.
Similar to adult.
Food Description
- Small mammals. especially rodents.
Where they can be found:
Cool Facts
- Although the Great Gray Owl is the tallest American owl with the largest wingspan, it is just a ball of feathers. It preys on small mammals and has relatively small feet. Both the Great Horned and Snowy owls weigh half again as much, and have larger feet and talons.
