The great horned owl is the most common owl of the Americas, easily recognizable because of the feather tufts on its head. These “plumicorns” resemble horns or, to some, catlike ears.

Other notable features are their long legs and white underside, along with having several calls, a bark, hiss and a click ...

We often get confused or upset when that happens. This came to mind the other day while photographing a mother great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) and young owlet. What’s so unusual about that ...