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Caption: Some facts about the great horned owl š¦ ā¢ They are large owls, measuring 18 to 25 inches long with a wingspan of 3.3 to 4.8 feet. ā¢ Their plumage is mottled gā¦ more Some facts about the great horned owl š¦ ā¢ They are large owls, measuring 18 to 25 inches long with a wingspan of 3.3 to 4.8 feet. ā¢ Their plumage is mottled grayish-brown and they have a prominent white throat patch and large yellow eyes. ā¢ The "horns" are actually tufts of feathers, called plumicorns, which may help them recognize each other or blend into their surroundings. ā¢ Despite their size, they are incredibly strong, with a grip that can be as powerful as 300 pounds per square inch. ā¢ They are powerful and fearless hunters that are active at night, though they may hunt during the day in winter. ā¢ Their diet is diverse and includes rodents, rabbits, skunks, and even other predators like hawks and smaller owls. ā¢ They hunt by perching, listening for prey, and then swooping down silently to capture it with their talons. ā¢ Great horned owls are monogamous and mate for life. ā¢ They are among the earliest nesters in North America, beginning in January or February. ā¢ They do not build their own nests but use abandoned nests from other animals or nest in tree hollows and cliff cavities. ā¢ Parents are very protective of their young and take turns incubating the eggs. ā¢ Owlets start flying around 10 to 12 weeks of age. ā¹ļø : Google. #owl #greathornedowl #fyp #facts #raptor less
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