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Great Grey Owl vs Long-eared Owl

Strix nebulosa versus Asio otus

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Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) Great Grey Owl
Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) Long-eared Owl

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In short

The Great Grey Owl is notably larger and bulkier than the Long-eared Owl, with a distinctive facial disk and lack of ear tufts. In contrast, the Long-eared Owl is slimmer with prominent ear tufts and a more camouflaged plumage pattern.

Identification tips

1. Size and Bulk: The Great Grey Owl is much larger and bulkier. 2. Facial Features: Look for the lack of ear tufts on the Great Grey Owl and the presence of prominent ear tufts on the Long-eared Owl. 3. Facial Disk: The Great Grey Owl has a more pronounced facial disk.

Size

The Great Grey Owl is significantly larger and bulkier than the Long-eared Owl.

Plumage

The Great Grey Owl has a prominent facial disk and lacks ear tufts, while the Long-eared Owl has prominent ear tufts and a more camouflaged plumage pattern.

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The Great Grey Owl is notably larger and bulkier than the Long-eared Owl, with a distinctive facial disk and lack of ear tufts. In contrast, the Long-eared Owl is slimmer with prominent ear tufts and a more camouflaged plumage pattern.

1. Size and Bulk: The Great Grey Owl is much larger and bulkier. 2. Facial Features: Look for the lack of ear tufts on the Great Grey Owl and the presence of prominent ear tufts on the Long-eared Owl. 3. Facial Disk: The Great Grey Owl has a more pronounced facial disk.

The Great Grey Owl is significantly larger and bulkier than the Long-eared Owl.

The Great Grey Owl has a prominent facial disk and lacks ear tufts, while the Long-eared Owl has prominent ear tufts and a more camouflaged plumage pattern.

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