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crazy interesting owl facts
The Great Horned Owl is a very large, powerful owl
with prominent ear-tufts. It was first seen in the Virginia
colonies, so its species name "virginianus" was created from
the Latinised form of this name. Great Horned Owls are
sometimes known as Hoot Owls, Cat Owls or Winged Tigers.
A Great Horned Owl is powerful enough to take prey 2 to 3
times heavier than itself.
info at theowlpages.com
Photo by Jeff Grotte 2015
When threatened, an Eastern Screech Owl will stretch its body
and tighten its feathers in order to look like a branch stub to avoid
detection, but will take flight when it knows it has been detected.
Predators of these Owls include Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls,
Long-eared Owls, Great Gray Owls, Short-eared Owls, Snowy Owls,
mink, weasels, raccoons, skunks, snakes, crows, and Blue Jays.
info at theowlpages.com
Photo by Jeff Grotte 2015
The Saw-whet Owl's name comes from the "skiew" call that is made
when alarmed. This sound has a resemblance to the whetting of a saw.
When the male flies to the nest with food it gives a rapid staccato burst
of toots, and the female responds with a soft "swEE".
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Snowy Owls that live at the World Owl Trust
complients of WOT
Photo by Jeff Grotte 2015