A small, white-faced owl with prominent gray ear tufts stares directly forward, its large, intense orange eyes captivating the viewer. Its plumage displays a sophisticated gradient of finely textured white and various shades of gray, creating intricate patterns across its head and body. A subtle yellow beak is partially visible amidst its facial feathers. The background is rendered with an extremely shallow depth of field, producing a soft, ethereal bokeh of blurred green foliage, cool blue hues, and hints of muted red.