Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owl (<em>Bubo virginianus</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.
Overview
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls. A powerful American owl with ear tufts and yellow eyes; extremely adaptable, from forests to deserts and cities; a dominant nocturnal hunter of mammals, birds and snakes.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Bubo; binomial: Bubo virginianus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1788). Typical size: 45-63cm. Average lifespan: 10-25 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic, Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
