Great Horned Owl
The Great Horned Owl is a large and powerful owl native to the Americas. It is a top predator in its environment, and it is known for its impressive size and its powerful hunting skills.
The Great Horned Owl is a nocturnal hunter that preys on a variety of animals, including rodents, rabbits, and other birds. It is known for its deep, hooting call.
Great Horned Owl
Classification
Aves > Strigiformes > Strigidae > Bubo > B. virginianus
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
1.5 - 2 feet
(0.4 - 0.6 m)
Average Weight
2 - 4 lbs
(0.9 - 1.8 kg)
Average Life Span
15 - 20 years
Gestation Period
28 - 35 days
Did You Know?
The Great Horned Owl is one of the most common owls in North America.
They have large, yellow eyes that are fixed in their sockets, so they have to turn their heads almost all the way around to see.
These owls are powerful predators and can hunt animals larger than themselves, including other birds and even small deer.
Their diet is varied and includes rodents, rabbits, birds, and even skunks.
Great Horned Owls are known for their distinctive "hoo-hoo-hoo-hooo-hooo" call.
They are nocturnal hunters, meaning they are most active at night.
They often nest in abandoned nests of other large birds, like hawks or crows.
The talons of a Great Horned Owl are incredibly strong, capable of crushing the bones of their prey.
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