Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus (Gmelin, JF, 1788)

Strigidae — Owls

Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus, breeds widely across North America, Middle America and South America. It is a true owl of the Americas and one of the most broadly spread owls on the continent. Often called the tiger owl or hoot owl, it is a large species. It is also noted for its very flexible range and for being among the earliest nesting birds in North America, with eggs laid well before many other birds of prey. The species was described by Gmelin in 1788 and belongs to the family Strigidae.

Order
Strigiformes
Family
Strigidae — Owls
Breeding range
North America, Middle America, South America: widespread
Great Horned Owl
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Tours where you can spot this bird

8 tours in Canada 6, United States 2

Lake Hodges Bird and Wildlife Photography Tour
Lake Hodges Bird and Wildlife Photography Tour
United States / Escondido

A customized Lake Hodges photography session by low-to-water boat or from shore, guided by local bird photographer Brian Caldwell....

Private Colorado Birds of Prey and Raptor Watching
Private Colorado Birds of Prey and Raptor Watching
United States / Denver Private tour 8h

Study and photograph Colorado raptors on a private full day, searching Front Range habitats for eagles, hawks, falcons, harriers and owls....

From USD 525
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

A private two-day self-drive birding tour through the Tobin Lake and Saskatchewan River valley region, focused on forest and river birds....

From CAD 1,450
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

A winter chickadee experience near Saskatoon, offered as a two-hour public outing or a three-hour private tour with birdwatching and photogr...

From CAD 45
Meadow Lake Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, North Battleford or Cold Lake – Forest birds 2026
Meadow Lake Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, North Battleford or Cold Lake – Forest birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

A private two-day self-drive exploration of Meadow Lake Provincial Park, searching boreal forest and wetland habitats for northern birds....

From CAD 1,290
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

A private self-drive birding tour from Saskatoon to Pike Lake, with a three-hour core option and a longer six-hour programme for broader hab...

From CAD 240
Gardiner Dam – Anerley Lakes Birding Tour – 6 great hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
Gardiner Dam – Anerley Lakes Birding Tour – 6 great hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 6h

A six-hour self-drive birding route from Gardiner Dam to the Anerley Lakes valley, combining lake, river, woodland, marsh and prairie habita...

From CAD 390
Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026
Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 690