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Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Description:

Large bird, with prominent feather tufts ("horns") over ears.

Habitat:

Variable, from plains to riparian areas to dense forests.

Notes:

I spotted this one only because a flock of crows had already spotted it and were "cawing" madly.

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BugEric
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BugEric

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Oct 20, 2011
Submitted on Dec 5, 2012

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