Can I use this short eared owl in flight 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: “Short Eared Owl In Flight” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/short-eared-owl-in-flight-dfbb2236) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “short-eared owl flying low over a meadow at dusk” 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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Short Eared Owl In Flight — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A short-eared owl flies low over a blurred meadow at dusk with wings fully spread

About this photo

A sharp, well-composed shot of a short-eared owl in flight, set against a soft blurred meadow background in warm dusk light. This wildlife image is ideal for nature editorials, bird conservation content, and wildlife presentation layouts.

Prompt: “short-eared owl flying low over a meadow at dusk” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Anatomically correct, sharp subject with natural soft bokeh background and natural dusk lighting, fully matching the brief with no visible flaws.

Also searched as: flying owl · meadow bird · wildlife photography · dusk nature scene

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this short eared owl in flight 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: “Short Eared Owl In Flight” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/short-eared-owl-in-flight-dfbb2236) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “short-eared owl flying low over a meadow at dusk” 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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