Birds of North America
Puzzle 79 · Wings Above the Landscape · Page 109 in print
Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owls usually adopt a nest built by another species. They also use tree cavities, ledges, deserted buildings, and other sheltered sites.
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Adopted Nest
A nest built by another species and used by the owl.
Ear Tufts
Prominent feather tufts on the head.
Facial Disc
The feathered area around the eyes.
Gophers
Burrowing mammals taken as prey.
Hoot Duet
Alternating male and female calls.
Mergansers
Fish-eating ducks sometimes taken by the owl.
Moles
Small mammals included in the diet.
Porcupines
Another mammalian prey.
Prey Feathers
Feathers from prey can form part of the nest lining.
Silent Flight
A quiet flight style.
Skunks
Mammals among the owl’s prey.
White Spruce
A nesting tree in the Yukon.
Witches' Brooms
Dense fungus-caused foliage clumps used as nest sites.
Yellow Eyes
The bright eye color.
Yukon
A region where nests have been reported in dense spruce growths.
Sources
- Great Horned Owl: Life HistoryCornell Lab of Ornithology
- Great Horned Owl: IdentificationCornell Lab of Ornithology