Great Horned Owl

Natural History

Habitat

mixed woodland and forest edge across the Americas

Classroom Facts

• Its scientific name is Bubo virginianus, and biologists group it in the Strigidae family (order Strigiformes).
• The IUCN Red List assesses this species as Least Concern (LC).
• Where it lives: mixed woodland and forest edge across the Americas.
• Other common names: American Eagle-Owl, American Horned Owl, Big Hoot Owl, Cat Owl.