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Occassionally spotted in the Crowsnest Pass, the great horned owl spends the majority of its time hunting. The owl can see during the day, but has even better vision at night.
The great horned owl is highly recognizable for the feather tufts on its head that resemble horns. It is sometimes called the cat owl because of its catlike ears, eyes, shape of head, and appearance when huddled up on its nest. |
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| SIZE: |
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.5 m. in length, wingspan 1.4 m tip to tip. |
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| WEIGHT: |
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1450 g (51.04 oz) |
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| LIFE-SPAN: |
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5 - 15 yrs, up to 18 in captivity |
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| HABITAT: |
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They are found in dense woodlands of hardwoods and conifers, along cliffs and rocky canyons, and in forest openings. In general, the great horned owl is solitary and inhabits unsettled places. |
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| DIET: |
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They prefer to feed on small mammals, such as rabbits, woodchucks, mice, rats, squirrels, and skunks. Owls eat their prey whole and regurgitate the unwanted parts (bones, fur, and feathers) in pellets. |
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| STATUS: |
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PROTECTED |
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| ENEMIES: |
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Human, rival wolf packs |
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