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Prey can vary greatly based on opportunity. According to one author, "Almost any living creature that walks, crawls, flies, or swims, except the large mammals, is the great horned owl's legitimate prey". [31] In fact, the great horned owl has the most diverse prey profile of any raptor in the Americas. [6]
Among the latter, the great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), in the Americas, and the Eurasian eagle-owl (B. bubo) are noted predators of barn owls. Despite some sources claiming that there is little evidence of predation by great horned owls, one study from Washington found that 10.9% of the local great horned owl's diet was made up of barn owls.
Many states in the U.S. provide for keeping a great horned owl for hunting, but it is a difficult venture. Owls can be extremely difficult to hunt with, as they find prey more by hearing than their diurnal (daytime) counterparts. Even the great horned owls and eagle owls, which can see well enough during the day, will still prefer hunting at night.
Little is written in classic falconry that discusses the use of owls in falconry. However, at least two species have successfully been used, the Eurasian eagle-owl and the great horned owl. [10] Successful training of owls is much different from the training of hawks and falcons, as they are hearing- rather than sight-oriented.
The second-heaviest owl species in America after snowy owls, great horned owls are known for their hunting skills, big yellow eyes, deep hoots and the feather tufts on their heads.
Once full-grown, great horned owls’ inborn anatomy makes them exceptional hunters — with their sharp eyesight, strong hearing and the ability to soar up to 40 mph in near-silence, the land ...
Birds of prey Montage of extant predatory birds. From top left to right: Eurasian eagle-owl, king vulture, peregrine falcon, golden eagle and bearded vulture Scientific classification
Experts believe you can spot up to 11 different species in Michegan so flock to the state to witness the likes of Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls, and Eastern Screech Owls during your bird-spotting ...