Great Horned Owl
Size: 18-25 inches
This owl's large talons, binocular vision, and specialized hearing allow it
to hunt for rodents, birds, and other animals. It can fly silently and sneak
up on animals at night.
Sounds: hoo-hoo-hoo hoo-hoo “I’m awake. Are youuuu?”
Food: rabbits, rodents, birds (including barn owls), reptiles, amphibians,
scorpions.
Nest: uses old hawk or crow nest
In Marin: year round
Males are bigger than females.
Nocturnal.
Photo courtesy of George W. Robinson, California Academy of
Sciences
© 1999 California Academy of Sciences