Spotted Owl, adult female

Coast Range Reserve, near Branscomb, Mendocino, California.
August 1977

Adult, female spotted owl. Note the dark eyes and white spots on the wings and back. These are characteristic field marks for the spotted owl. Also note that this owl has relaxed its perching grip as the claws are not closed around the branch.

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Dr. Sharon Johnson
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