Ural Owl by danob
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Description
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The Ural Owl
Range
This bird is most frequently seen in coniferous or mixed forests or woodland from Scandinavia and Eastern Europe in a band across Asia to Japan.
There are also isolated populations in China and in Central Europe from Poland down to Albania.
Diet
Their main food is rodents, but they also take birds and squirrels.
Voice
The call of the Ural Owl is not unlike that of the Tawny Owl I posted before to which it is closely related.
It is, however, a very quiet and secretive bird, and it is unusual to hear its call outside the breeding season.
Status and behaviour in the wild
The Ural Owl is, within its range, a most sedentary and strongly territorial bird, whose large size is a necessary defense against the protracted periods of extreme cold found in the northern end of its range.
Because they are so sedentary, localised evolution has taken place, and around ten sub-species have been identified, with varying colour and size.
Breeding is, as with many owls, influenced by prey availability, and starts as soon as the snow melts. Three or four eggs are laid, but rarely more than two chicks fledge successfully. Incubation takes about 28 days, with the young leaving the nest around 35 days after fledging
Comments (57)
thanks for the explanation... where did you capture this one ? Excellent portrait ! :~)
Oh wow...this is classic portrature comes to the owl. lolol You know...your images seriously rock! vote -jay
Stunning ! What a beautiful creature!
Fantastic portrait !
Superb...terrific details and fine photography :)
Ciao Danny ! What an incredible photography ! It's... wonderful. I don't know where you have made this one and the other photographies of these owls but they are really greats. And this portrait is the best you have made. It's a so beautiful bird, a big predator but so peacefull when we see him like this. Thank you for sharing it, and for all the informations. It seams he was asleep... or thinking to something very important... Una foto straordinaria veramente. Grazie Danny ! Good night my friend, sweet dreams of owl... Nathalie, sempre con Giancarlo.
M a g n i f i c a, i m p r e s i o n a n t e * * * * *
Looks like it belongs to Harry Potter (lol)
What a stunner...to the top of the Pecking Order...it has Wise Knitted Brows..what a Hoot...like...Me. manly hugz
Very impressive work!!!
Beautiful portrait.
This is really incredible...what a gorgeous OWL.....all these feathers are awesome......bring some for me the next time.....haha....he has a very wise look.....and yes, this is one of your best owl shots so far.....
Such an intense stare! Thanks again for sharing :-)
It really is something to get this close. This would be wonderful to paint or draw, it's an excellent shot. Well done!
Excellent image of this most majestic bird! I don't know which I enjoy more..the image or reading about the Ural Owl. Fantastic!!
simply superb. a wonderful portrait. #:O)
Wonderful details and magnificent bird. Carry mail at Hogwarts?
This is a wonderful owl portrait. The expression of its eyes speaks volumes, and the detail you've captured in the feathers is tremendous!
Wow = what a magnificent creature and shot. And fascinating info, too. :o) CC
Wow! This is phenomenal!! Thanks for sharing it with us. What great work!!!
beautiful shot... you remind me of an owl danny... very wise... but be careful cuz a friend may go after your feathers! :]
gorgeous :) Harry Potter would adore her :)
VOTE~****** THE (oh every feather!!) ohhhhhh mann the detail is so spectacular he (or she)lol is a work of art and i simply am sitting here in awe of that beautiful owl....when i was growing up my mom collected owls i hated them..hehe i think i like them again now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Majestic look on his face. Beautiful animal and great shot. Enjoyed your words too.
Wow...A very impressive shot of this owl. Excellent .. Aloha
Thankyou for also including the information about this owl, its always interesting to read. This portrait is perfect, sharp, clear, detailed, and natural. Excellent photography!! V =)
Details on that one are totaly stunning...!!!!!!!! This is a magnificent bird...!!!
Beautiful portrait !!!! ;)
OMG look at those eyes, this is a magnificnt creature, wow what a bueaty................
Oh What a beauty Majestic and beautiful Vote n hugs Susan~