a long-eared owl in side profile in a natural, wooded habitat in colorado at dusk.

wildlife branch bird animal tree nature winter twig spring beak autumn wood trunk forest long-eared owl resting backside feathers view blending camouflaged wooded habitat area wild cherry creek state park colorado side profile natural dusk owl asio otus eye raptor long ear tufts wild woodland woods forested habitat environment closeup close portrait profile camouflage feathers wildlife population declining mottled brown brown patterned feather plumage limb forest nature markings backlit perched resting birdwatching birding ornithology wild owl