Great Horned Owl vs Bare-legged Owl
Bubo virginianus comparé à Margarobyas lawrencii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Great Horned Owl | Bare-legged Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Bubo virginianus | Margarobyas lawrencii |
| Ordre | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Famille | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 55,0 cm (21.7 in) | — |
| Envergure | 127,0 cm (50.0 in) | 28,8 cm (11.3 in) |
| Poids | 1400,0 g (49.38 oz) | 95,5 g (3.37 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Extremely diverse — mammals (rabbits, skunks, rodents), birds (including other raptors), reptiles, amphibians, and fish. … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Great Horned Owl only
Bare-legged Owl only
Aucun(e)
Great Horned Owl
Diverse habitats including forests, deserts, swamps, urban parks, and suburban areas. Nests in tree hollows, cliff ledges, and abandoned nests of other large birds.
Song & Call Comparison
Great Horned Owl
Deep, resonant 'who-who-who-who-ooo': the classic 'hoo-h'HOO-hoo-hoo' territorial duet of a mated pair. Booms at dusk. Female pitch slightly higher than male.
Bare-legged Owl
Geographic Range & Migration
Great Horned Owl
North and South America from subarctic Canada to Tierra del Fuego. One of the most widespread owls in the Americas.
Bare-legged Owl
Statut de conservation
Great Horned Owl
Bare-legged Owl
How to Tell Them Apart
Great Horned Owl
Mottled grey-brown plumage with heavy dark barring. Prominent ear tufts, yellow eyes, and a white throat patch give a fierce expression.
Dark grey-black hooked bill almost hidden by facial disc feathers
Bare-legged Owl
About These Birds
Great Horned Owl
The great horned owl is the most powerful and widespread owl in the Americas, earning the nickname tiger of the sky. It is one of the earliest nesting birds, often laying eggs in January when snow still covers the ground. Great horned owls are fierce predators, regularly taking prey up to three times their own weight.
Bare-legged Owl
The Bare-legged Owl is a small owl of the family Strigidae endemic to Cuba, inhabiting forests and woodland across the island. Weighing about 95.5g with a wingspan of 28.8cm, it is characterized by its unfeathered tarsi, which distinguish it from other Cuban owls. It is nocturnal, hunting insects, lizards, and small vertebrates in forested habitats.