Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Native to North America this widely distributed and common owl is a familiar sight for many. The Great Horned Owl may be seen making its home in cities, in a forest, or even in your backyard.

🔴5 Fascinating Owls of North America video▶️ youtu.be/VdECvrMQkyk

Timestamps and common questions:
00:00 What does a Great Horned Owl look like?
00:46 Male and female differences
01:03 Do Great-horned Owls migrate?
01:28 Where to find a Great-horned Owl
02:00 What does a Great-horned Owl like to eat?
03:04 What sounds does a Great-horned Owl make?
04:17 Great Horned Owl nesting habits
05:59 Great-horned Owl population and conservation
07:37 My thoughts on the Great-horned Owl
Where do Great-horned Owls live?

Photos and videos provided by the following
Thumbnail: by MattCuda via canva.com/pro (license below)

(A-Z)
Aaron Hedetniemi
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(BBRR) Braddock Bay Raptor Research via MyDailyNature (Thumbnail)
Website: bbrr.org
MyDailyNature
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Chris Rigobello
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Dan Streiffert
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FWoltman
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I am X Wild
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PacificNorthWestKate
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Veteranhealing
Nest box photo
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Woodlands of Canada
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Lucine Reinbold (no links)
Paul Bigelow (no links)
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Audio:
End music
Castleshire - Chris Haugen via YouTube Audio Library
Shortened for length

All Original audios below were shortened and some background noise removed

Intro
Christopher McPherson, XC612143. Accessible at xeno-canto.org/612143

Duet
Ted Floyd, XC589306. Accessible at xeno-canto.org/589306

Bill Snapping
Lance A. M. Benner, XC335900. Accessible at xeno-canto.org/335900.

Begging call/sharp screams
Sunny Tseng, XC503347. Accessible at xeno-canto.org/503347.

Strange noise from female #1 and #2
Ted Floyd, XC589306. Accessible at xeno-canto.org/589306

Strange Honk noise #3
Lance A. M. Benner, XC604887. Accessible at xeno-canto.org/604887.

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