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North America
Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
About this species
The Great Horned Owl (Strigidae) is widely distributed across North America, where it favours forest environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Great Horned Owl is part of the order Strigiformes and the Strigidae family. Its preferred habitat is forest, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of North America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Strigidae family and Strigiformes order.