Can I use this great horned owl perched on snowy branch 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: “Great Horned Owl Perched On Snowy Branch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/great-horned-owl-perched-on-snowy-4d41b081) — 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 “great horned owl looking over its shoulder on a snowy branch, mottled brown feathers and ear tufts” and it 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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Great Horned Owl Perched On Snowy Branch — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A great horned owl looks directly at the viewer while perched on a snow-dusted tree branch

About this photo

A sharp, detailed portrait of a great horned owl with mottled brown plumage and prominent ear tufts perched on a snow-covered branch, set against a soft blurred winter woodland background. This natural wildlife shot works well for nature publications, educational materials and winter wildlife design projects.

Prompt: “great horned owl looking over its shoulder on a snowy branch, mottled brown feathers and ear tufts” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Anatomically correct, sharply focused, well-composed natural shot that perfectly matches the brief with only minor, unnoticeable softness in the outermost background bokeh.

Also searched as: snowy branch owl · winter wildlife · bird of prey · forest owl portrait

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this great horned owl perched on snowy branch 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: “Great Horned Owl Perched On Snowy Branch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/great-horned-owl-perched-on-snowy-4d41b081) — 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 “great horned owl looking over its shoulder on a snowy branch, mottled brown feathers and ear tufts” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?: Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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