Silent Hunter

Piercing yellow eyes and ear tufts define this apex avian predator

The Great Horned Owl reigns as one of North America's most formidable aerial predators, capable of taking prey as large as skunks and geese. Their distinctive 'horns' are actually feather tufts that may help with camouflage and communication. With asymmetrical ear openings and specialized flight feathers that eliminate sound, these owls are perfectly adapted for silent nocturnal hunting.