Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
Least ConcernThe Great Horned Owl is a large, powerful owl with prominent feather tufts and a deep hooting call. It is a fierce nocturnal hunter that will take prey as large as skunks and other birds of prey.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Forest
- Region
- North America
- Scientific name
- Bubo virginianus
- Card variants in the game
- 2
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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