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.

Large as a table lamp and topped with two pointy tufts resembling Batman ears, the great horned owl is easy to identify. But it’s so not easy to see. Secretive, guarded and well-camouflaged ...

Another feature that makes them effective night predators is their offset ears. “It's deliberate, because it allows them then ...

A local nonprofit organization is speaking out after receiving reports of people harassing owls at a Minneapolis bird ...