Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)

Status: Common

Seasonal Occurrence: Year-round resident

Distribution: Statewide

Preferred Habitat(s): Forested areas, semi-forested areas and semi-open farmland

Nesting Habits: Nests in old hawk nests made from sticks but will also use hollow trees

This adult Great-horned Owl has an injured wing.
Photo by: Kathy Caminiti

Great-horned Owl nest in a dead tree.
Photo by: Kathy Caminiti

This young Great-horned Owl just fledged!
Photo by: Kathy Caminiti​