Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)

A magnificent large flight feather featuring the signature mottled earth-toned barring of a Great Horned Owl. The bird itself is a powerful apex nocturnal predator with prominent tufts of feathers resembling horns, large yellow eyes, and massive gripping strength.

Alternating distinct barred bands of dark brown/charcoal grey and mottled cream, white, or buff. The pattern provides excellent cryptic camouflage.

Pennaceous vane with specialized velvety texturing and a soft, fringe-like leading edge (comb) to muffle sound during flight.

Exceptionally soft, velvety, and matte finish designed for completely silent acoustic flight.

Soft velvety texture, combed fringe along the leading edge, and bold alternating brown and white/buff barring.

Inhabits a remarkably diverse range of habitats including deciduous and evergreen forests, deserts, wetlands, tundra, and urban or agricultural areas.

Widespread throughout the Americas, ranging from the sub-arctic regions of Canada and Alaska down through the United States, Central America, and into South America.

Serves as a top apex nocturnal predator regulating populations of rodents, rabbits, skunks, and other medium-sized mammals.

Barred Owl (Strix varia) and Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus). Barred owls have more streaked vertical markings rather than horizontal bars, while snowy owls are much whiter.

Great Horned Owls are capable of exerting over 500 pounds per square inch of crushing pressure with their talons, comparable to the bite force of a large dog.

Excellent condition with intact barbs, clean edges, and vibrant coloration showing no significant wear or sun bleaching.