Great Horned Owl (Hoot Owl, Winged Tiger)

A magnificent medium-to-large owl with prominent feather tufts ('horns') giving it a cat-like facial appearance, powerful talons, and a booming hoots call.

Rich earthy brown background crossed with distinct, wavy, cream-to-white barring and dark brown vermiculations, highly characteristic of a nocturnal raptor's camouflage.

Pennaceous upper vane with tightly interlocking barbules transitioning into a very soft, loose plumulaceous base; no prominent afterfeather.

Incredibly soft, velvety, and matte in texture, adapted specifically for completely silent flight by dampening air turbulence.

Distinctive wavy brown and white barring, velvety texture designed for silent flight, and a fluffy basal region.

Incredibly adaptable, found in deciduous and evergreen forests, deserts, swamps, tundra edges, agricultural areas, and even urban parks.

Widespread throughout North America, extending south through Central America into South America.

Acts as a top nocturnal predator regulating rodent and small mammal populations, serving as a key indicator of ecosystem health.

Barred Owl (Strix varia) and Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus), distinguished by coarser barring and different color tones.

Great Horned Owls are apex nocturnal predators capable of taking prey heavier than themselves, including skunks, due to their poor sense of smell.

Good overall condition with minor wear at the very base, clean barbs, and no visible parasite damage or fading.