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 …

Great Horned Owls are covered in extremely soft feathers that insulate them against the cold winter weather and help them fly very quietly in pursuit of prey. Their short, wide wings allow …

The Great Horned Owl is found in practically all habitats in North America, from swamps to deserts to northern coniferous forests near treeline. In breeding season, the Great Horned Owl …

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 …

Learn facts about the great horned owl’s habitat, diet, range, life history, and more.

The Great Horned Owl is named for its large, conspicuous ear tufts, which resemble horns perched atop its head. Many people recognize and identify this owl by this noticeable …

Great horned owls are some of the earliest-nesting birds in North America, which gives them time to get it right. About a month before mating begins, they start hooting at one another.

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 has no horns! It is named for the tufts of feathers that sit on top of its head, called plumicorns. Scientists don’t know why these owls sport the tufts, but they do have...

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 …