The great horned owl is the most common owl of the Americas, easily recognizable because of the feather tufts on its head. These “plumicorns” resemble horns or, to some, catlike ears.

We often get confused or upset when that happens. This came to mind the other day while photographing a mother great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) and young owlet. What’s so unusual about that ...

While many enjoy the sound, others complain they can’t get to sleep. Either way, the chances are a great horned owl is the culprit. The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is the most common owl ...

Approaching Gring’s Mill, Janet saw something in the water. Jim focused his binoculars on a great horned owl face down, dead, in the creek. “At first we thought bird flu,” Jim said ...

According to Minnesota Department of Natural Services (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Specialist Gaea Crozier, the common owls familiar to Minnesotans are the Great Horned Owl and the Barred Owl.