* Threatened or Endangered

Great Horned Owl *

 : Bubo virginianus

 : Bird

 : North and South America

 : Rats, squirrels, mice, moles, voles, marmots, skunks, rabbits, shrews, bats, weasels, birds and even porcupines

 : Wingspan 40” to 60”

 : These birds are common across their range. There are at least 13 subspecies of Great Horned Owls that vary in color and size depending upon area found.

 

• These birds are common across their range.

• There are at least 13 subspecies of great horned owls that vary in color and size depending on where they live. • Great horned owls nest earlier than most birds in North America.

• They choose a mate in December and breed in January and February.

• While great horned owls can and will build their own nests, they are quite willing to take over nests from other bird species, too.

• These owls do not migrate and are year-round residents in their habitat.

• Young great horned owls fly at about 7 weeks of age but may remain near their parents for almost a year.

 
 
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