In the world of owls, the Great Horned Owl is the most fabled and common in North America. With a stark, yellow-eyed stare, long ear tufts, and a deep hooting voice, you may see their silhouette perched on a tree branch, rooftop, or silently flying overhead as they hunt at night. Males and females are thick-bodied, with broad, rounded wings and a mottled cinnamon-to-grey color.

They find their home in deserts, wetlands, grasslands, forests, and urban areas. Whatever their habitat, it usually includes some open areas for hunting. Their diet is the most diverse of all raptors, ranging from mammals and birds larger than themselves to small reptiles and invertebrates. Once spotted, they aerially dive with their strong talons ready. They may also walk around bushes to hunt smaller prey.