The American horned owls and the Old World eagle-owls make up the genus Bubo, at least as traditionally described. The genus name Bubo is Latin for owl.
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 ow
Horned owl
…Snowy owl, Bubo scandiacus – widespread in north North America and north Palearctic Great horned owl, Bubo virginianus – widespread in the Americas Lesser horned owl, Bubo magellanicus – central Peru to Tierra del Fuego…
Bubo virginianus 06
Bubo virginianus Canada 6
Bubo virginianus nacurutu
Great horned owl showing much of its camouflage pattern/color