Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

The great horned 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.

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Great Horned Owl, near Cincinnati, Oh. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Greg Hume.
Great Horned Owl, near Cincinnati, Oh. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Greg Hume.
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Great Horned Owl observed by bz_mana
Mar 1, 2026
Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA, US
bybz_mana
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Great Horned Owl observed by mr_spicy_salsa
Mar 1, 2026
Pecora Way, Portola Valley, CA, US
byrekha
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Great Horned Owl observed by deehimes
Mar 1, 2026
Carrizo Plain National Monument, Santa Margarita, CA, US
byDee Shea Himes
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Great Horned Owl observed by parker_il
Mar 1, 2026
N Cleveland St, Roanoke, IL, US
byParker Reed
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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