The great horned owl is the most common owl of the Americas, easily recognizable because of the feather tufts on its head. These “plumicorns” resemble horns or, to some, catlike ears.
The Great Horned Owl chicks were only just starting to look ... and from there they watched as the kids began to test their luck — and wings — on the branches adjacent to the nest.
This nesting female great horned owl used a trick to convince ... wards off the eagle by fluffing out her feathers and raising her body and wings to make herself as intimidating as possible.” ...
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