GREAT HORNED OWLS, MONTANA, LIVE WEBCAM
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- Location: Charlo, Montana
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Live webcam showing great horned owls in Montana, USA. Enjoy watching one of the largest, most powerful, and widespread raptors in North America.
The great horned owl nest shown is located in western Montana near the Ninepipes Wildlife Refuge where Great Horned Owls nest each year. In this location, great horned owls usually begin nesting in February.
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More info: The great horned owl is resident year-round in Montana; however, birds living in the northern part of the species' range may migrate south. Some fall and winter migration into and through Montana occurs from birds farther north.
Great horned owls begin nesting in February. They nest in stick nests made by other birds, in broken-topped snags, hollow trees, and cliff cavities. Two to four eggs are laid and incubation is from 30 to 35 days. The young fledge at approximately 45 to 55 days. .
Great horned owls are capable of eating small to medium-sized mammals and birds. They may take an occasional canada goose or wild turkey. Snowshoe hares and skunks are generally the largest mammals taken.
Video of a Great Horned Owl feeding her chick:
Video courtesy of cousinjuan
Great Horned Owl fast facts:
- Scientific name: Bubo virginianus
- Length: 43 to 64 cm
- Wingspan 91 to 153 cm
- Weight: 910g to 2.5kg
- Average lifespan: 13 to 15 years
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