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With tufted "horns" and piercing yellow eyes, the Great Horned Owl is a powerful, silent night hunter found across the Americas.
Interesting facts
- Their grip strength can exceed 300 pounds per square inch.
- Specialised feathers let them fly almost silently.
- They are one of the few predators that regularly hunt skunks.
Habitat
Forests, deserts, grasslands, and suburban areas throughout the Americas.
Food
Small mammals, birds, reptiles, and occasionally other owls.