Ornithological Survey

Common Name: Great Horned Owl

Scientific Name (Genus-species): Bubo virginianus

Length (bill-tail): 22"

Identifying Chacteristics: large ear tufts, white throat, larger than Long-eared Owl

At night, characteristic 'hoo-hoot' sound

Habitat: all across N. America

Seasonal - 1st seen: mid-May, last seen: late-October

 

 

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