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Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
46.9164, -103.526
Field Notes
Description:
A very large owl with ear tufts, or "horns". Heavily barred beneath; conspicuous white throat bib. In flight, as large as larger hawks; appears neckless, large-headed.
Habitat:
Forests, woodlots, open country.
Notes:
Often active just before dark. Male usually utters five or six resonant hoots: hu-hu-hu-hu, hoo!, hoo! Females hoots slightly higher pitched, in shorter sequence. Young make catlike screams, especially when begging or when separated from adults in late summer and fall.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 13, 2011
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