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 large owl native to the Americas.

It’s one of the most common owls in North America, equally at home in deserts, wetlands, forests, grasslands, backyards, cities, and almost any other semi-open habitat between the Arctic and the tropics.

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 as varied as rabbits, hawks, snakes, and even skunks, and will even attack porcupines, often with fatal results for both prey and predator.

It’s one of the most common owls in North America, equally at home in deserts, wetlands, forests, grasslands, backyards, cities, and almost any other semi-open habitat between the Arctic and the tropics.

Like the Barn Owl and Short-eared Owl, the Great Horned Owl has a wide distribution, found from the northern boreal forests of Alaska and Canada south through the mountains and deserts of Patagonia — an impressively large portion of the Americas. This species varies in plumage color and pattern across its broad range, with 15 recognized ...

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 known to prey on them. They have long, ear-like tufts …

2023年11月14日 · Great horned owls are one of the most widespread owl species in North America. They can be found across a variety of habitats from coast to coast and from Mexico to the Arctic. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at exactly where great horned owls live and what types of habitats they prefer.

2024年8月23日 · The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) boasts one of the most extensive geographical ranges among owl species in the Americas. Their remarkable adaptability allows the Great Horned Owl to thrive across a large portion of North and South America.

The Great Horned Owl is one of North America’s most formidable birds of prey. As this fact sheet has illustrated, the myths regarding Great Horned Owls have been exag-gerated. Great Horned Owls may assist a farm-ing operation or community garden with natural rodent and small mammal control without the use of rodenticides or traps. References

2018年11月13日 · The Great Horned Owl (scientific name Bubo virginianus) is a sizable owl indigenous to much of the New World, including Central, North, and South America alike. It is frequently called the hoot owl for its vocalizations, or the tiger owl because of its multi-colored plumage, composed mostly of different shades of brown and white markings and ...