• Nesting: Great Grey Owls typically nest in large trees, often choosing coniferous forests with dense foliage for their nesting sites. They may also utilize abandoned nests of other large birds, such as hawks or crows.
• Clutch of Eggs: Female Great Grey Owls typically lay a clutch of 2 to 5 eggs, although clutch size can vary depending on factors such as food availability and environmental conditions.
• Incubation Time: The incubation period for Great Grey Owl eggs usually lasts around 28 to 30 days.
• Migration: Great Grey Owls are not known for long-distance migration in search of suitable hunting grounds or territories.
• Interesting Facts: : Silent Flight: Great Grey Owls possess specialized feathers that allow them to fly almost silently, enabling them to hunt stealthily without alerting their prey.
Facial Disk: Like other owl species, Great Grey Owls have a facial disk, a specialized arrangement of feathers around their face that helps to funnel sound towards their ears, enhancing their exceptional hearing abilities.
Large Size: Great Grey Owls are one of the largest owl species in the world, with a wingspan that can exceed 5 feet (1.5 meters) and a height of up to 33 inches (84 centimeters).
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