Great Horned Owl � Bubo virginianus

Great horned owls, also called "Cat Owls" are one of our most common owls.� Their range extends accross the entire US, most of Canada and Alaska, and south throughout Mexico.� Some ID characteristics are the ear-like tufts of feathers, which give them their name, and a white throat patch.� Their call is the familiar hoo, hoo-oo, hoo, hoo.� They stand about18-25 inches tall and are one of our largest owls.� Click HERE to hear what they sound like.

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This is what an owl will do when it feels threatened

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