Great horned owl
A kind of owl · also called tiger owl, hoot owl
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About
The great horned owl is a stocky American predator standing roughly knee-high to an average adult person.
Like most raptors, females are notably larger and heavier than males. Thick plumage creates a bulky silhouette that makes the bird look much heavier than its actual frame. It is one of the largest owls in North America, weighed down only slightly compared to the snowy owl.
From Wikipedia
The great horned owl, also known as the tiger owl or the hoot owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an extremely adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a great horned owl?
- A great horned owl stands about 18 inches (0.45 m) tall, measures 14 inches (0.35 m) long, and weighs roughly 2.6 pounds (1.2 kg). That gives it the height of a standard bowling pin, but with far less weight.
- How much space does a great horned owl take up?
- About 5.07 cups (1.2 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
2.65 lb (1.2 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 5.07 cups (1.2 L)
- Length
- 13.8 in (35 cm)
- Height
- 17.7 in (45 cm)
Quick answer
A great horned owl stands about 18 inches (0.45 m) tall, measures 14 inches (0.35 m) long, and weighs roughly 2.6 pounds (1.2 kg). That gives it the height of a standard bowling pin, but with far less weight.
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