Horned owl
Definition of Horned owl
| (Zool.) | a large North American owl (Bubo Virginianus), having a pair of elongated tufts of feathers on the head. Several distinct varieties are known; as, the Arctic, Western, dusky, and striped horned owls, differing in color, and inhabiting different regions; - called also great horned owl, horn owl, eagle owl, and cat owl. Sometimes also applied to the long-eared owl. See Eared owl, under Eared. |
See also: Horned
Related Words
bird of Minerva, bird of night, Bubo, Bubo virginianus, genus Bubo, great horned owl, hooter, owl
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