Bird Mascots- Charli Buick

Bird Mascots - Great Horned Owls 

Resources used:

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Horned_Owl/overview
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/g/great-horned-owl/

here's a video about the horned owl:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt3X8MJgJWo
and here is some sounds they make:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLTCcUwnIGk

Why did I choose this bird?

I chose the Great Horned Owl because Owls are Intelligent, Flexible and Nocturnal kinda like me. I feel like if I was an Owl I'd be the Great Horned Owl because they look intimidating like I apparently do. They can be fierce predators that take out large prey such as Ospreys, Peregrine Falcons, Prairie Falcons, and other owls. Female Great Horned are normally larger than their mate and I am fairly tall so I feel I relate in that sense.

Why does this bird represent me?
I want this bird to represent me because it is tough, strong, fierce, smart and more. I love all of these qualities and I feel I represent a few of them. They're covered in extremely soft feathers to keep them warm in the winter and fly quietly when pursuing prey.

What countries can you find your bird in?
Great Horned Owls are adaptable birds that can be found from Arctic to South America. They're at home mainly in suburbia as well as in woods and farmlands. Northern populations migrate during winter, but most live permanently in more temperate climes. 

How big is the bird and what special physical features does it have?
The Great Horned Owl's body is 18 to 25 inches on average and the wingspan is normally 3.3 to 4.8 feet. They can weigh 2-5.5 pounds and have a lifespan of around 5-15 years. They're best known for their large tufts of feathers on its head that look like horns. It has big cat-like eyes and brown white, gray, and black markings that look like the bark of a tree. These markings help camouflage it in the woods.

Is your bird Dangerous or Endangered?
Great Horned Owls have a stable global population of 6 million with 14% living in Canada and are protected by law. They are very powerful birds that demand and deserve respect, the most dangerous part of them is their talons. These owls' talons are said to exert 500 pounds per square inch of pressure against your skin.