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Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus

History
She was found on the ground in the East Bay and was taken to the Lindsey Wildlife Museum Rehabilitation Center. When they examined her they noticed that she was missing half of her left wing. Although part of the wing was missing it had healed completely and she had no other injuries. Because the wing had a clean break it was assumed that the injury was caused by a car or power line. She was transferred to Coyote Point Museum in November 1995 and placed in the education collection.

Fun Facts
On hot days when no one is around, she will bathe in her water tub. But if she sees or hears people coming she will stop immediately.

Birth Date
Unknown. She was found as an adult. Once a bird has adult plumage there is no way to tell its age.

Wild Diet
Anything that is small enough for them to kill: rodents, rabbits, snakes, baby raccoons, and skunks.

Museum Diet
Mice, rats, chicks, quail, and rabbit.

Life Span
In the Wild: Up to 14 years
In Captivity: Unknown - the oldest known Great Horned Owl is currently 47 years old (hatched 1962).

Habitat
This owl will inhabit almost any type of environment; from dense forests, plains and deserts to city parks.

Range
North and South America

Conservation Status:
Great Horned Owls have no special status, although they are protected under the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act.