About the 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. Its diet consists primarily of rabbits and hares, rats and mice, and voles; it remains one of the few regular predators of skunk. Hunting also includes rodents, larger mid-sized mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Bubo virginianus |
| Species Codes | grhowl, GHOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Horned Owl belong to?
The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the 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. Its diet consists primarily of rabbits and hares, rats and mice, and voles; it re...
Where can I report a Great Horned Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Horned Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grhowl, or on iNaturalist.
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