Barn owl vs great horned owl: size comparison
The great horned owl is significantly larger and heavier than the barn owl. You can visualize the size difference by comparing their height and length as they stand side by side.
Biggest vs smallest
1.57× the size
great horned owl vs barn owl
- barn owl
- about 13.8 in (35 cm) long and 13.8 in (35 cm) tall · 15.9 oz (450 g)
- great horned owl
- about 21.7 in (55 cm) long and 21.7 in (55 cm) tall · 3.09 lb (1.4 kg)
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
Questions people ask
- How long are these owls?
- The barn owl is about 13.8 in (35 cm) long, while the great horned owl is about 21.7 in (55 cm) long.
- How tall do they stand?
- The barn owl stands 13.8 in (35 cm) tall, and the great horned owl stands 21.7 in (55 cm) tall.
- What is the difference in their weight?
- The barn owl weighs 15.9 oz (450 g), whereas the great horned owl weighs 3.09 lb (1.4 kg).