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.

Either way, chances are a great horned owl is the culprit ... Sometimes they can be a bright shade of gray to nearly white. They have large, bright yellow eyes and a characteristic white, V ...

DESCRIPTION: One of the largest owls in North America, with a wingspan of 45 inches, the Mexican spotted owl is a shy, chestnut-brown color with white and brown spots ... forests of the Southwest.

At this time of year, I get a lot of emails and texts from people reporting they are hearing an owl hooting outside their windows at night. While many enjoy the sound, others complain they ...