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The great horned owl, also known as the tiger owl or the hoot owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an extremely adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Bubo virginianus

 

What are 5 interesting facts about great horned owls?

The oldest wild great horned owl lived to be 28 years old, but they have been known to live to be 50 years old in captivity.

A great horned owl can fly up to 40 MPH in level flight.

Females are larger than males, but males have a deeper sounding voice.

These raptors have giant cat-like yellow eyes that do not move.

 

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