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.
“What’s better than one Great Horned Owl wildlife rehab success ... More photos show the owl’s wide golden eyes peering up at veterinarians and those taking photos with the camera.
The event included two live owls which are native to Maine: our smallest owl species, a Northern saw-whet named Caribou and a great horned owl, the largest owl species in Maine, named Archie.