
Great Horned Owl (captive)
Ooidonk, Belgium. Part of the "crew" in a raptor flying exhibit.
The great horned owl is smaller than it Eurasian relative, the Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo). It occupies similar habitats in America, as well as sharing similar prey and nesting habits, as a diurnal ecological equivalent.

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
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Uploaded Sep 20, 2016. Captured Jul 30, 2015 16:21 in Graaf Henridreef, 9800 Deinze, Belgium.