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# Great Horned Owl - Is It Dangerous? | Mind of Animals

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# Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

birds

3 Can hurt you danger 3 out of 5

Great Horned Owl

Photo by Greg Hume (CC BY-SA 3.0) via [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bubo_virginianus_06.jpg)

## What you should know

Strong enough to take prey over five pounds, so very small pets are worth watching at sunrise and sunset. Real attacks are rare.

## Whoa

Its feathers are built to be silent. It can fly right over your head and you will not hear a thing.

## Staying safe around it

Treat it with respect, keep your distance, and tell a grown-up if you see one up close.

**Always ask a grown-up before you touch any animal or plant.** If something bites or stings you, tell an adult right away.

Source: [International Owl Center](/mind-of-animals/#s10)

Read more about the great horned owl at [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_horned_owl).

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