How much does a great horned owl weigh?
Typical weight
0.68–2.5 kg
That is 1.5–5.51 lb.
North America's most widespread large owl, with a grip strong enough to take skunks and other raptors.
Females are notably larger than males.
How that compares
Great horned owl against things of a similar mass.
Laptop 0.9–3.2 kg
Black mamba 1–3.1 kg
Great horned owl 0.68–2.5 kg
Platypus 0.7–2.4 kg
Clothes iron 0.9–2.2 kg
Electric kettle 0.7–2.2 kg
Mallard 0.7–1.6 kg
Trumpet 0.9–1.4 kg
More about a great horned owl
- How long does a great horned owl last? 10–28 yr
- Great horned owl vs Peregrine falcon Side by side
- Great horned owl vs Mallard Side by side
Common questions
- How much does a great horned owl weigh?
- A great horned owl weighs 0.68–2.5 kg (1.5–5.51 lb). Females are notably larger than males.
Related pages
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- How much does a Golden Gate Bridge weigh? 804,700 t
- How much does a American alligator weigh? 70–500 kg
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- How much does a peregrine falcon weigh? 0.33–1.5 kg
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- Great horned owl vs Peregrine falcon Side by side
- Great horned owl vs Mallard Side by side
Sources
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