‘Look closely.’ See how clever owls camouflage themselves in stunning Colorado photo

If you spend time outdoors and in national parks, you’ve probably strolled right past some very cool wildlife without even realizing it.

Especially because some creatures can manipulate their bodies at will to better blend in with their surroundings, like the perfectly camouflaged owl pictured here in Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park. The National Park Service shared the stunning photo on Twitter on Jan. 25.

“Many of us walk right past wildlife without even noticing,” officials wrote in the caption. “Look closely. Can you see something?”

While the great horned owl is certainly visible, its plumage is so perfectly matched to its perch that it can be tough to make out what is bark and what is the owl itself.

“It’s astounding how well an owls’ feathers help them blend in with their surroundings,” officials wrote. “But that’s not all they do. Owls can puff themselves up or slim themselves down as needed to match various elements of their environment and avoid detection.”

People delighted at the cool owl facts in the comments.

“Best ghillie suit winner right there,” one commented, referring to a type of camouflage hunters, photographers and other people wear.

“Hide and Seek Champion,” another wrote with a trophy emoji.

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