A deceased barn owl (Tyto alba) is depicted lying on its back on a patch of ground in Kura, Nigeria

A deceased barn owl (Tyto alba) is depicted lying on its back on a patch of ground in Kura, Nigeria. Its wings are partially splayed, revealing dark brown and black striped primary feathers contrasting with lighter speckled underparts. The owl's characteristic heart-shaped facial disk is visible, with dark, open eyes. Its light-colored talons are curled. The immediate environment consists of dry, light-brown grass and straw interspersed with areas of brownish-green moss or low-lying vegetation over what appears to be soil or a rock surface. No other animate subjects, objects, or interactions are visible. The owl appears lifeless and motionless.