great horned owl
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of great horned owl
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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The great horned owl is considered the largest owl in North America, according to the Santa Barbara Audubon Society.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025
She said a great horned owl recovered from the virus, giving her hope that some wild birds may be able to fight it off.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2022
Besides C25, one of her other favorite photographic subjects was a great horned owl nest in Jamaica Plain.
From Salon • Dec. 26, 2021
He said he thinks the other two were likely eaten by a great horned owl or other predator.
From Washington Post • Jul. 2, 2021
Then I boomed out the song of the great horned owl and stopped.
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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