Great Horned Owl
The great horned owl (Bubo Virginianus), sometimes known as the tiger owl, have a lifespan of about 15-25 years and weigh around 3 lbs. They have a top speed of 40 mph, with a wingspan of 4.6 feet. These owls are very adaptive and can live anywhere from deserts, wetlands, forests, grasslands, backyards, and cities. Like other large birds of prey in Arizona, these owls hunt a span of creatures from other large raptors to the smallest rodents, including house pets.