The great grey owl is one of the largest owls in the world and Manitoba’s provincial bird. It’s not a very agile flier but is still a deadly predator. It prefers to strike from short distances ...

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.

5. Owls have extremely acute hearing, developed because they largely hunt at night. The Great Grey Owl can locate its rodent prey, hidden beneath 2 feet of snow, from a distance of half a mile away.

Watch your backyard come to life as amazing owl species swoop through the night skies. Get to know the types of owls you ...