

The Great-horned owl is one of the most famous owls in Québec!

Big yellow eyes
Hooked beak
Brown, white and black feathers
Ear tufts (protruding feathers) on top of the head
Powerful talons


Fact sheet



What to do if you find a bird in distress?
Throughout the year, it is possible to cross paths with a bird in distress: broken or damaged wing, collision with a vehicle or electrical wires, birds are often unlucky and face many dangers. If you find a bird in distress, contact the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs at 1-877-346-6763

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