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Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Bird
  • North America

About the Great Horned Owl

The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is a bird found in North America. Its habitats include forests and deserts.

It weighs around 1.5 kg and has a lifespan of about 13 years. Its top speed is 65 km/h. Its estimated population is around 5 million individuals.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Bubo virginianus
Group
Bird
Region
North America
Habitats
Forest, Desert
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
1.5 kg
Lifespan
13 years
Top speed
65 km/h
Estimated population
5 million

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Greg Hume
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Find the Great Horned Owl in Animal Gacha

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