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With its long, earlike tufts, intimidating yellow-eyed stare, and deep hooting voice, the Great Horned Owl is the quintessential owl of storybooks. This 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.
The largest of the “tufted” Owls in North America, the Great Horned Owl’s face is dominated by the large tufts or “horns,” yellow eyes, and white throat patch. Barred on the underside, these Owls can vary in color from reddish-brown to gray to black and white.
The 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, (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). It usually eats small rodents and birds.
5 Fun Facts. 1. Great horned owls are one of North America’s largest and most widespread owl species. 2. Though common, great horned owls are rarely seen due to their nocturnal habits and excellent camouflage. 3. Instead of actual “horns,” great horned owls have feather tufts that they use for territorial displays. 4.
At 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.
The great horned owl is one of the most common owls in North America, found in a range of habitats that includes forests, swamps, deserts, tundra edges, tropical rain forests, cities, suburbs,...