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Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)
Description
Great Horned Owls are known for their “horns” --or feather tufts-- on their head. The facial disk is outlined with black feathers. They have large, yellow eyes. A white bib covers their throat, and the rest of their body has different shades of brown with dark barring. Juveniles have the same plumage as adults.
Diet
These owls prey on a large variety of different species, but mainly hunt mammals such as rabbits, hares, and rodents.
Migration
Great Horned Owls are found in Colorado year-round.
Breeding
Rather than building their own nest, Great Horned Owls will find an existing nest to use. Females will lay one to five eggs per brood, and the babies will fledge in six to seven weeks.
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