Bing Daily Trivia Quiz: Great horned owl

Question 1: What kind of owl is featured in today’s image?

Great horned owl
  • Great horned owl
  • Screech owl
  • Long-eared owl

Correct Answer: Great horned owl

Fact: The great horned owl is a powerful predator with a wingspan up to 4.5 feet wide. It’s a master of nocturnal hunting, using its sharp talons, excellent night vision, and nearly silent flight to catch prey such as rodents, birds, and even small mammals. The great horned owl’s deep hooting call is iconic and often associated with eerie, nighttime sounds, making it a symbol of mystery and the wild.


Question 2: Where are these owls found?

  • Asia
  • Africa
  • Americas

Correct Answer: Americas

Fact: Great horned owls are native to the Americas. They can be found from the Arctic regions of Canada and Alaska all the way down to the southern tip of Argentina. This adaptability allows them to inhabit various environments, including forests, deserts, and urban areas.


Question 3: What do the ‘horns’ on a great horned owl consist of?

  • Bones
  • Feathers
  • Skin

Correct Answer: Feathers

Fact: Feathered tufts called plumicorns give the owl its distinctive appearance, but they don’t have any structural function. They’re primarily used for communication and visual cues with other owls.

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