Great Horned Owl
(Bubo virginianus)
Quick Facts
- Life Span: Oldest known wild owl was 28 years old. Oldest owl in captivity was 50 years old at the San Francisco Zoo.
- Weight: 2 – 5.5 pounds (910 – 2500 grams)
- Wingspan: 3 – 4.75 feet (1 – 1.5 meters)
- Activity: Nocturnal, especially at dusk and before dawn
- Native Geographic Region: Found almost throughout North America and much of South America.
- Habitat: Found in a wide variety of habitats, from tropical and boreal forest to deserts, to urban environments.
- Closest relatives: Other owls in the genus Bubo include the Snowy Owls and Eurasian Eagle-Owl.
- Conservation Status: Least concern