Great horned owl

Bubo virginianus

Family: true owls Order: Saurischia Conservation: Least Concern
Great horned owl

About the Great horned owl

species of bird

Fun Facts About Great horned owl

  • The Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Great horned owl is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderSaurischia
Familytrue owls
GenusBubo
SpeciesBubo virginianus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Great horned owl

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Related Species

Other species in the true owls family: