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Great Horned Owl

Great horned owl - Bubo virginianus

Great horned owl - Bubo virginianus

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The great horned owl is a widespread owl native to most of North America and parts of Central and South America. It inhabits an incredible variety of habitats such as tundra, desert, suburban regions and tropical rainforest. The great horned owl has distinct ear tufts and yellow eyes.

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