Owl Great horned basic information

These Owls are the largest species of Owl in North America, measuring 18 to 25 inches. They got the name "Great Horned" Owl from the two tufts of feathers on either side of their heads. The eyes are typically yellow, although before two weeks of age, Great Horned Owls have blue eyes. These Owls are also recognizable by their snowy white bib feathers. The rest of the Great Horned Owl is mottled brown, black, and gray, which serves as great dusk/dawn camouflage. The wing span measures 52 to 55 inches.