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Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Least Concern

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Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Strigiformes (بوميات)

Family

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Bubo (Eagle Owls)

Species

Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカワシミミズク

Chinese 大鵰鴞

Spanish Búho cornudo

French Grand-duc d'Amérique

German Virginiauhu

Portuguese jacurutu

Russian Виргинский филин

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Horned Owl?

The scientific name of Great Horned Owl is Bubo virginianus. It belongs to the genus Bubo.

What is the conservation status of Great Horned Owl?

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Great Horned Owl live?

Great Horned Owl is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Great Horned Owl belong to?

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) belongs to the genus Bubo, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Great Horned Owl endangered?

No, Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Great Horned Owl belong to?

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Great Horned Owl?

The closest relatives of Great Horned Owl in the genus Bubo include بوهة صحراوية, Barred Eagle-Owl, Blakiston's Fish Owl, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Snowy Owl.