great gray owl
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of great gray owl
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
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The great gray owl has long been thought of as a sentinel of the Alaska wilderness, keeping watch over snow-laden forests as far north as the Brooks Range, well away from human populations.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2024
A similar, earlier study analyzed the distribution of the great gray owl.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 23, 2024
Sixteen of those species are considered species of management concern, such as the great gray owl, wolverine, Pacific marten, and northern rubber boa.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2023
But the great gray owl never moved a feather.
From Hoof and Claw by Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts
She was in the wood, and as she spoke she saw a great gray owl fluttering on the ground as if he was hurt.
From Lulu's Library, Volume II by Louisa May Alcott
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