Great Horned Owl
The Great Horned Owl is one of the most common owls in North America. It is very adaptable and can thrive in many different types of habitats. A fierce predator that can take down animals larger than itself. I had the once in a lifetime day with this one. It spent the entire day in our backyard catching frogs and snakes.
Fun facts about the Great Horned Owl
-The deep "hoot" of a Great Horned is the one associated with owls.
-They have been known to prey on other owls, Osprey, falcons, and hawks.
-A clenched talon of a Great Horned Owl takes an amazing 28 pounds of force to open.
-The "horned" of a Great Horned Owl is actually feather tufts.
Have you ever seen a Great Horned Owl in the wild? Tell us about it in the comments.
What a great experience! We have barred owls, but haven't seen a "horned" one. Interesting fact that they prey on other predator birds.
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