They may be the most widely distributed owl in the Americas, but Great Horned Owls are rarely seen due to their nocturnal habits and top-tier camouflage.
They may be the most widely distributed owl in the Americas, but Great Horned Owls are rarely seen due to their nocturnal habits and top-tier camouflage. Not only do they boast a wingspan of two metres, but the shape of their wings and fringed edges allow them to fly in near silence and take their prey by surprise.
You might think all eerie birds have some kind of Evil Avian Alliance, but that's not the case with crows and owls—they're arch-enemies. Solo, a Great Horned Owl might ambush unsuspecting crows, sometimes taking out a dozen, going full Ozzy Osbourne by neatly beheading them to avoid messy feathers. But, catch an owl off guard, and the crow will signal its squad. Suddenly, the owl faces a crow mob, ready to turn the tables.