An Ural owl hunts its prey in the icy forests of Yakeshi City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, February 2, 2025. /VCG
An Ural owl hunts its prey in the icy forests of Yakeshi City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, February 2, 2025. /VCG
An Ural owl hunts its prey in the icy forests of Yakeshi City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, February 2, 2025. /VCG
An Ural owl hunts its prey in the icy forests of Yakeshi City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, February 2, 2025. /VCG
An Ural owl hunts its prey in the icy forests of Yakeshi City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, February 2, 2025. /VCG
With its long, wedge-shaped tail, piercing dark eyes, and bright yellow beak, the Ural owl is a striking sight set against the backdrop of the snowy forests of Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia. From its powerful wing beats to its razor-sharp dives, this nationally protected species is a true master of the hunt.