The long-eared owl, Asio otus, is a majestic raptor known for its perky horn-like ear tufts, and cryptic herringbone markings that help it meld into its arboreal habitat. But in certain light, ...
A long-eared owl perches in a tree in Chicago’s South Loop on Jan. 25, 2024. Peter Tsai/Chicago Tribune/TNS CHICAGO — After walking the grounds of the Morton Arboretum for hours on a December morning, ...