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.

Yes, this creature of the night is good at avoiding human detection. That is, until it screeches. Rather than hoot like a great-horned owl, barn owls let out a long, eerie shriek to communicate ...

MANASSAS, VA — A rehabilitated great horned owl was released back into the wild at Manassas National Battlefield Park last weekend after spending more than a month at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center ...