Great Horned Owl

Dark brown with heavily barred plumage, ear tufts, yellow eyes and white throat.

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Common Name

Great Horned Owl

Comments

Primarily nocturnal, it feeds on small mammals and birds. Sometimes spotted hunting during the day. Voice is a deep, resonant ­– hoo-hoo-hooooo.

Scientific Name

Bubo virginianus

Habitat

Forests and woodlands.

Size

To 25 in. (63 cm)