The great horned owl is the most common owl of the Americas, easily recognizable because of the feather tufts on its head. These “plumicorns” resemble horns or, to some, catlike ears.

Great horned owls do not grab your attention, they seize it. This one was gorgeous, appearing tawny in low sunlight, belly feathers finely barred, ear tufts tilted back slightly by the softest of ...

Great horned owls have long ear-like tufts and deep yellow eyes. One of the largest owls, they stand nearly 2 feet tall and have wings that can extend up to 4 feet.

Great horned owls' deep, resonant hoots are what come to mind when we think of owl calls, but they make various other sounds, too — whinnying, screeching, squawking and caterwauling to attract a ...

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The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is the only large North American owl with ear tufts that are commonly referred to as "horns." With a wingspan often measuring 55 inches ...

Long-eared owls roost in the day within dense stands of conifers near open areas, such as grasslands. Lastly, look for short-eared owl around dusk in open grasslands.

Her eyes are closed, her ear tufts extend elegantly above her head. The pot is a snug fit; the great-horned owl pours over opposite sides of the rim. The sight is as precious as it is rare.

Great horned owls like the woods. Short-eared owls prefer open grasslands. These habitats can be found on the six Audubon sanctuaries on the Cape.

Short-eared owls, here only in winter after nesting in the Arctic, bark somewhat like a small dog. And barn owls, now rare here, hiss or scream—sounds apropos for a haunting Halloween.

Long-eared owls are smaller than great horned owls and fairly dark birds with buff or orange faces and intricate black, brown, and buff patterning on its feathers.