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 …

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 …

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 …

Great Horned Owls are mottled gray-brown, with reddish brown faces and a neat white patch on the throat. Their overall color tone varies regionally from sooty to pale. Great Horned Owls are …

Jan 4, 2025 · 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 …

The Great Horned Owl is a large, powerful bird with distinctive ear tufts, large yellow eyes, and a hooked beak. Its plumage is mottled brown and gray, with a white throat patch and horizontal …

As one of the largest and most recognizable members of the owl family, the Great Horned Owl is famous for its feathered tufts that resemble horns. The Great Horned Owl is extremely …

Oct 25, 2020 · A Great Horned Owl is powerful enough to take prey 2 to 3 times heavier than itself. Pellets are very large, about 7.6-10.2cm long and 3.8cm thick. Pellets are dark greyish …

Great Horned Owls are the most massive North American owl. They may appear smaller in stature at times than Great Gray or Snowy Owls but are heavier and more powerful and even …

The Great Horned Owl is a fearsome nocturnal predator, drifting silently through the night on five-foot-wide wings. This powerful hunter captures a wide range of creatures. These include large …