The great gray owl may be a relatively minor creature among owls. This owl is a large owl that lives in the northern part of the Eurasian continent and the northern part of the Americas, and is quite large in size. Looking at it this way, it seems that there is absolutely no threat of extinction, but that is actually not the case. In recent years, the reality is that the population is gradually decreasing.
habitat
Great Great Owls are widely distributed in Scandinavia, Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and the northwestern United States.
feature
The Great Gray Owl is said to be the largest of the owls. Its size exceeds the great horned owl and Blakiston’s fish owl, making it the largest in the world. They are 60-80cm long and weigh 500-1900g. Their bodies are covered with white and black feathers, and they often have their wings puffed up to protect them from the cold. The whole body is gray with black stripes. The beak is orange and the eyes are yellow. They live mainly in the northern part of Eurasia and the northern part of the Americas, mainly in forests and shrubs. However, since it gets very cold in the winter, some groups may migrate southwards and can be seen in places such as Japan. The Great Gray Owl was given this name because it lives in Sakhalin.
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The Great Gray Owl is so large that it eats small mammals. This owl also eats small birds and even insects. The great gray owl has an excellent sense of hearing, and can detect even the slightest sound at great distances, allowing it to prey. The breeding mode is oviparous. The breeding season is from March to May every year, and females can lay about four eggs at a time. Nests are often built in tree stumps or on the ground. The incubation period is one month, and while the female incubates the eggs, the male goes for food. Great gray owls have a lifespan of 30 to 40 years in captivity, so they live very long lives.
Endangered species?
The great gray owl is very large, so it is less likely to be predated and is not an endangered species. The population is not in critical condition today. However, in recent years, deforestation by humans has become a problem, depriving owls of their habitat. Therefore, depending on the results of future human activities, there is a good chance that they will be listed on the Red List. Whether this owl can survive will be up to humans.
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Great Gray Owls can be kept as pets. However, as mentioned above, owls live a very long time, so you need to be prepared to take good care of them until they die. Also, being one of the largest owls in the world, they need a lot of space to keep them. Therefore, breeding in collective housing and urban areas is unsuitable. Owls are birds that like to bathe, so you need to make a bathing place for them. Therefore, it may not be realistic to keep them in the countryside or on a large site like a mansion. In addition, since it is a large owl when kept, it eats a lot of food.
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