barn owl

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Barn owl (*Tyto alba*) perched on a tree branch against a dark background. The owl features a heart-shaped, white facial disc, dark eyes, and mottled golden-brown and gray feathers. The twisting tree branch provides contrast with its rugged texture and pale coloring. The owl's forward-facing pose highlights its distinctive facial structure, adapted for night-time hunting.