Great Horned Owl

The Great Horned Owl, (Bubo virginianus; BEW-boh ver-jin-ih-AY-nus), also known as the Tiger Owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas.

Other names
Big hoot owl, cat owl, chicken owl, eagle owl, hoot owl, horned owl, king owl, Virginia horned owl.

Similar species
The Long-Eared Owl, which lives in some of the same types of habitat as the Great Horned, looks somewhat similar. The Great Horned is much larger than the Long-Eared, and the eye colors are different (yellow and orange respectively).