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This is a Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) from Canada, although I took this photo at a steam fair in Oxfordshire. Several bird of prey enthusiasts had brought their captive birds with them to show them off in demonstration flights, and this magnificent specimen was having a well-earned rest between spells in the arena.
Great Horned Owls are found throughout the Americas, but their plumage varies depending on their region. As you can see, this one has mainly grey and white feathers as befits a bird of northern, snowy regions.
Great Horned Owls lay between two and six eggs which take 28-35 days to hatch. The young take flight after ten to twelve weeks.
Interesting information and a very handsome fellow that owl.