A Barred Owl sits serenely on a tree branch in sunlight.
A high angle front view of a Barred Owl in the center of the view sitting on a tree branch. The owl is looking upward to the left. In the foreground a blurred view of numerous green leaves can be seen above the owl. In the background area surrounding the owl are green plants, tree branches, and a dark colored soil surface. Sunlight breaks lightly onto the image from the top left portion. Dried leaves can be seen illuminated on the soil surface, as well as a few leaves and plants behind the owl bright from the sunlight.