Northern Spotted Owl Head Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

The Northern Spotted Owl — Icon of Old-Growth Conservation

Gene Irvin's close-up portrait of the Northern Spotted Owl captures the species' quiet dignity — the rich brown and white-spotted plumage, the dark eyes set in a rounded facial disc, and the stillness of a bird that has become one of the most significant symbols in North American conservation history.

Endemic to old-growth forests of the Pacific Coast from British Columbia to northern California, the Northern Spotted Owl requires large, undisturbed stands of ancient forest to survive. Its population was severely impacted by decades of logging, and its listing under the Endangered Species Act in 1990 sparked one of the most consequential environmental debates in US history — pitting timber industry jobs against old-growth forest preservation. Conservation efforts continue today to protect and restore its forest habitat.

Available in:

• 8×10 fine art print
• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: A portrait with weight — the Spotted Owl carries both natural beauty and cultural significance. A meaningful piece for wildlife art collectors, conservationists, and Pacific Northwest enthusiasts.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Prints flat-packed. Greeting cards ship First Class. Produced from Gene Irvin's original illustration.