Northern Hawk Owl Identifying Features

Photo by Roger Wahrer
yellow irises
small eyes for an owl
blackish arcs surround face



(photo of full tail needed)


long tail


(photo of ear needed)


small ear cavity for an owl


(photo of wing needed)


deep brown upperparts
neatly patterned with white spots


(photo of tail closeup
needed)



narrow white lines across
tail feathers
brown quill


very barred breast


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