Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus
Instantly recognizable, the great horned owl is among the most beloved American bird species.
ORIGIN:
North America through Southern Brazil
HABITAT:
Woodlands, grasslands and deserts
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
3-4 lbs
Length: 18-25 in
DIET:
Rodents, rabbits and fish
PREDATORS:
Racoons
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful talons
REPRODUCTION:
30-day incubation; sexually mature by 1 yr
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
13 yrs in wild
What are the feather tufts on the great horned owl called?
Ear feathers |
Ossicones |
Plumicorns | Antlers |
Our animal information came from the following resources…
