The Great Horned Owl, also known as the Tiger Owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas. The Great Horned Owl is the heaviest owl in Central and South America and is the second heaviest owl in North America, after the closely related but very different looking Snowy Owl.
Fun Fact It is common for people to deal with troublesome wildlife by placing plastic replicas of Great Horned Owls on their property since many small animals will actively avoid areas inhabited by them, but it is necessary to move them regularly so animals do not realize that the owls are not real.