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Birds
Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 5-15 years
- Weight
- 0.9-2.5 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is a carnivore species found in Americas, varied habitats. It typically lives 5-15 years, weighing around 0.9-2.5 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the great horned owl: Great horned owls can rotate their heads up to 270 degrees.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.