The Great Grey Owl is a large owl found across the
northern hemisphere. In terms of length they can be
as large as the European Eagle Owl. However, it's
size is deceptive, since it's deep fluffy feathers,
long tail and large head obscure a body lighter than
that of most other large owls.
Adults have a big, rounded head with a grey face
and yellow eyes with darker circles around them.
The underparts are light with dark streaks, the upper
parts are grey with pale bars. It does not have ear
tufts and has the largest facial disc of any raptor.
The large facial disc gives The Great Grey Owl
exceptional hearing and during winter months they
can detect mammals under 2 feet of snow.
They do not make their own nests and so rely on
old abandoned nests of other birds often other
raptors. Between March and May a clutch of
around 4 eggs are laid and will be incubated for
between 28 and 36 days.
