©Delores J. Knowles 2009 -- The most powerful and the most common of the North American Owls, the Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is easily identified by its large ear tufts that resemble horns. It’s found from the Arctic to the tropical rainforests and from deserts to city parks. The Great Horned Owl is the ony animal that regularly eats skunks. It is also a major predator on other, smaller owls, as well as many other birds. This bird was not in the wild, but I photographed him at the Homosassa State Wildlife Park in Homosassa, Florida.
5 of 32 Comments Show All 32 Comments
Cynthia Stayte 24 May 2010
Great Capture!! Beautiful color!Doris Blessington 04 Mar 2008
Beautiful color and texture.Marja-Leena Landry 03 Mar 2008
AGAIN....A GREAT PHOTO !!!Darlene Bayne 03 Mar 2008
Wow! Fantastic capture and he is a beauty. Colors are awesome.Dianne McGrath 03 Mar 2008
Wonderful shot, Delores!