The image shows a long-eared owl (Asio otus) perched on a branch of a tree against a backdrop of a clear blue sky.
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The image shows a long-eared owl (Asio otus) perched on a branch of a tree against a backdrop of a clear blue sky. Its large, round eyes are focused intently on its surroundings, and its feathers are a mottled brown and white. Its long ears are pointed and its beak is slightly open, giving it a curious expression.