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Close-up frontal portrait of a barn owl with a distinct heart-shaped facial disc against a soft blurred green background
Close-up frontal portrait of a barn owl with a distinct heart-shaped facial disc against a soft blurred green background

About this photo

A sharp, detailed close-up portrait of a barn owl showcasing its iconic heart-shaped face, with soft natural lighting and a smooth out-of-focus bokeh background. This image works well for wildlife articles, bird conservation content, and nature-themed design projects.

Prompt: “barn owl portrait with a heart-shaped face” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well-composed portrait matching the brief perfectly, with natural color and only extremely minor, barely perceptible texture details on the wing feathers that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: heart faced owl · wild bird close up · tyto alba · wildlife photography

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this barn owl heart shaped face portrait photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Barn Owl Heart Shaped Face Portrait” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/barn-owl-heart-shaped-face-portrait-404e3045) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “barn owl portrait with a heart-shaped face” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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