Mystery Bird: Long-eared Owl, Asio otus

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[Mystery bird] Long-eared Owl, Asio otus, photographed at Big Sioux Recreation Area near Brandon, South Dakota. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow]

Image: Terry Sohl, 12 November 2007.

Photo taken with a Canon 50D, 400 5.6L.

Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification.

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Bad joke, I know, but an excuse to say thank you for the "review all mystery birds" link