Great horned owl - Wikipedia
WEBThe great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), also known as the tiger owl (originally derived from early naturalists' description as the "winged tiger" or "tiger of the air") [3] or the hoot owl, [4] is a large owl native to the Americas.
Great Horned Owl - All About Birds
WEBBoreal Owl. Northern Saw-whet Owl. Browse Species in This Family. More to Read. With its long, earlike tufts, intimidating yellow-eyed stare, and deep hooting voice, the Great Horned Owl is the quintessential owl of storybooks.
Great Horned Owl | Audubon Field Guide - National Audubon …
WEBAt a Glance. Found almost throughout North America and much of South America is this big owl. Aggressive and powerful in its hunting (sometimes known by nicknames such as 'tiger owl'), it takes prey as varied as rabbits, hawks, snakes, and even skunks, and will even attack porcupines, often with fatal results for both prey and predator.
Great horned owl | Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 30, 2024 · great horned owl, (Bubo virginianus), horned owl species that ranges from Arctic tree limits south to the Strait of Magellan. A powerful, mottled-brown predator, it is often more than 2 feet (60 cm) long, with a wingspan often approaching 80 inches (200 cm).
Great Horned Owl - American Bird Conservancy
WEBGreat Horned Owl. At a Glance. Scientific Name:Bubo virginianus. Population: 3.9 million in the United States and Canada; global population unknown. Trend: Decreasing. Habitat: Found in a wide variety of habitats, from tropical and boreal forests to desert.
Great Horned Owl Life History - All About Birds
WEBThis powerful predator can take down birds and mammals even larger than itself, but it also dines on daintier fare such as tiny scorpions, mice, and frogs.
Great Horned Owl - National Geographic
WEBPhoto Ark. Great Horned Owl. Common Name: Great Horned Owl. Scientific Name: Bubo virginianus. Type: Birds. Diet: Carnivore. Average Life Span In The Wild: 5 to 15 years. Size: Body: 18 to 25...
Great Horned Owl - eBird
WEBLarge and widespread owl with distinctive ear tufts. Found in a variety of habitats from dense woods to prairie and deserts with at least some trees. Also, found in wooded towns and suburbs. Typically well-camouflaged dark brown overall, but varies in color.
Great Horned Owl - Bubo virginianus - Birds of the World
WEBOct 25, 2022 · Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus), version 1.1. In Birds of the World (N. D. Sly, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.grhowl.01.1
Great Horned Owl - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an extremely adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas.