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Storm is our Male Hand Reared Display Ural Owl.

The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) is a medium-large nocturnal owl of the genus Strix, with up to 15 subspecies found in Europe and northern Asia.

The Ural Owl is smaller than the Great Grey Owl, and much larger than the Tawny Owl, which it superficially resembles. Distinguishing features apart from the size are the pale, buffish grey-brown Plumage, with copious dark brown streaking on the back, back of the head and under parts. It has a round head with plain

buffish-grey facial discs, orange-yellow bill and small black eyes. The tail is long and wedge-shaped, with dark barring on the upper tail, and the wings are rounded. Flight is direct and purposeful, recalling that of the Common Buzzard. Sexes are  similar, with no seasonal variation. Size: 1’6”-1’9”; Wingspan: Male 3’ 8”, female 4’ 1”; Weight: Male 1lbs 2oz -1lbs 6oz,   female 1lbs 6oz –2lbs 6oz.