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Great Horned Owl skull or Bubo virginianus The great horned owl cannot move its eyes within its sockets. Instead of eye movement, the owl compensates by rotating its head up to 180 degrees, enabling it to see in any direction. Bubo virginianus,Geotagged,Great Horned Owl,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Great Horned Owl skull or Bubo virginianus

The great horned owl cannot move its eyes within its sockets. Instead of eye movement, the owl compensates by rotating its head up to 180 degrees, enabling it to see in any direction.

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The Great Horned Owl, also known as the Tiger Owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas.

Similar species: Owls
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Mar 16, 2024. Captured Mar 13, 2024 11:09 in 4101 W Montezuma Canyon Rd, Hereford, AZ 85615, USA.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/5.6
  • 1/790s
  • ISO20000
  • 70mm