Denali national park - Tufted Ears
The distinctive ear tufts of a lynx on display Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Long-eared owl (Asio otus), Mojave National Preserve, 2013.
Those who approach quietly often see long-eared owls in the tamarisk trees at Kelso Depot Visitor Center. Over much of its range, long-eared owls occur with the similar-looking short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). ... More
Great horned owl fledgling, Yellowstone National Park, 2014.
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) was originally called the 'winged tiger' or 'tiger of the air' by naturalists, which has gained it the modern nickname of tiger owl. This extremely adaptable bird has suc... More
Great horned owl, Yellowstone National Park, 2014.
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) was originally called the 'winged tiger' or 'tiger of the air' by naturalists, which has gained it the modern nickname of tiger owl. This extremely adaptable bird has suc... More
National parks: Lynx - public domain image
A lynx in winter. Note the distinctive ear tufts. Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Great horned owlets, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, 2015.
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) was originally called the 'winged tiger' or 'tiger of the air' by naturalists, which has gained it the modern nickname of tiger owl. This extremely adaptable bird has suc... More
Long-eared owlet (Asio otus), Minidoka National Historic Site, 2015.
Over much of its range, long-eared owls occur alongside the similar-in-appearance short-eared owl. Although they may sometimes hold their ear-tufts flat, at rest you can almost always distinguish these two spec... More
Great horned owl, Isle Royale National Park, 2015.
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) was originally called the 'winged tiger' or 'tiger of the air' by naturalists, which has gained it the modern nickname of tiger owl. This extremely adaptable bird has suc... More
Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), Nez Perce National Historical Par...
A powerful predator, the great horned owl is well-known for its earlike tufts, intimidating yellow stare and deep hooting voice. This amazing bird is equally at home in deserts, wetlands, forests, grasslands, b... More