Great Grey Owl

Strix nebulosa Forster, JR, 1772

Strigidae — Owls

Great Grey Owl, Strix nebulosa, breeds in North America and across the northern parts of Eurasia. It is a true owl in the family Strigidae, first described by Forster in 1772. This species is known for its very large facial disc, which is the largest of any raptor, and for lacking ear tufts. Adults show a grey face with yellow eyes, dark rings around the eyes, pale underparts marked with streaks, grey upperparts with pale bars, and a white band below the bill. Its long tail ends in a rounded tip.

Order
Strigiformes
Family
Strigidae — Owls
Breeding range
North America, Palearctic: n
Great Grey Owl
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Tours where you can spot this bird

7 tours in Canada 6, Poland 1

3-Day Sobibor Forests Great Grey Owl Birding Tour
3-Day Sobibor Forests Great Grey Owl Birding Tour
Poland / Sobibor 3 days

Three days in Sobibor Landscape Park, exploring peat bogs, wet meadows, pine forest and alder swamp with Great Grey Owl as a carefully searc...

Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

A private two-day self-drive birding tour through the Tobin Lake and Saskatchewan River valley region, focused on forest and river birds....

From CAD 1,450
Great Gray Owl Photography Tours 2026: Quest for Great Grays and Hawk Owls
Great Gray Owl Photography Tours 2026: Quest for Great Grays and Hawk Owls
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days

A private three-day winter photography search from Saskatoon for Great Gray, Northern Hawk and Snowy Owls in central Saskatchewan....

From CAD 2,470
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

A winter chickadee experience near Saskatoon, offered as a two-hour public outing or a three-hour private tour with birdwatching and photogr...

From CAD 45
Meadow Lake Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, North Battleford or Cold Lake – Forest birds 2026
Meadow Lake Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, North Battleford or Cold Lake – Forest birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

A private two-day self-drive exploration of Meadow Lake Provincial Park, searching boreal forest and wetland habitats for northern birds....

From CAD 1,290
Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026
Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 690
Forest Winter Owl Photography Tour 2026: Quest for Great Grays and Hawk Owls
Forest Winter Owl Photography Tour 2026: Quest for Great Grays and Hawk Owls
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days

A 3-day winter owl photography tour in Saskatchewan forest country, focused on Great Gray Owl and Northern Hawk Owl opportunities when condi...

From CAD 2,470