🦉

Grand-duc d'Amérique

Bubo virginianus

Least Concern

On this page

About

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

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Bubo (Eagle Owls)

Species

Bubo virginianus (Grand-duc d'Amérique)

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

Similar Species in Bubo

🦉

Grand-duc à aigrettes

Grand-duc de Coromandel

Bubo coromandus

Least Concern

🦉

Grand-duc de Magellan

Grand-duc des Philippines

Bubo philippensis

Vulnerable

View all species in Bubo →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Grand-duc à aigrettes vs Grand-duc africain vs Grand-duc ascalaphe vs Grand-duc bruyant

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grand-duc d'Amérique?

The scientific name of Grand-duc d'Amérique is Bubo virginianus. It belongs to the genus Bubo.

What is the conservation status of Grand-duc d'Amérique?

Grand-duc d'Amérique (Bubo virginianus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grand-duc d'Amérique live?

Grand-duc d'Amérique 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 Grand-duc d'Amérique belong to?

Grand-duc d'Amérique (Bubo virginianus) belongs to the genus Bubo, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Grand-duc d'Amérique endangered?

No, Grand-duc d'Amérique (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 Grand-duc d'Amérique belong to?

Grand-duc d'Amérique (Bubo virginianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Grand-duc d'Amérique?

The closest relatives of Grand-duc d'Amérique in the genus Bubo include Grand-duc à aigrettes, Grand-duc africain, Grand-duc ascalaphe, Grand-duc bruyant, Grand-duc de Coromandel.