In the stillness of the night, the owl reigns as a silent guardian of the shadows. With feathers that whisper through the darkness and eyes like molten amber, it sees beyond the veil, piercing the mysteries hidden from the waking world. A symbol of wisdom and foresight, it glides effortlessly through moonlit skies, its haunting call a reminder of nature's enigmatic beauty and the delicate balance of life.

Population trend: Descending
Estimated extinction date: 2074