Great-Horned Owl

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.

Scientific name: Bubo virginianus

Mass: 3.2 lbs

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)

Length: 18 – 25 in.

Skull size: 2.5in/6cm

Family: Strigidae

Kingdom: Animalia