The Great-horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is more often heard than seen. This widespread owl inhabits Glen Canyon’s mature woodlands. By day Great-horned Owls try to stay hidden, usually roosting high up in large trees and using their brown tones to camouflage with bark. By night this large owl flies from perch to perch and can catch its food in pitch darkness. Favorite prey of Great-horned Owls in Glen Canyon include rodents, roosting birds and even skunks!

(photo by Scott, info from: www.parks.sfgov.org/wcm_recpark/Volunteer/42_GlenCanyonBrochure0508v4.pdf)