What eats a great horned owl?

The Great Horned Owl is an apex predator, meaning that it is at the top of the food chain and has no natural predators. However, there are a few known species known to prey on great horned owls.

Golden Eagles: Golden eagles are large, powerful birds of prey that hunt a variety of animals. Great horned owls are one of their prey items. Golden eagles typically hunt by soaring over open areas and then diving down to capture their prey.

Northern Goshawks: Northern goshawks are another large bird of prey that hunts great horned owls. Goshawks typically hunt by perching in trees and then ambushing their prey.

Great Grey Owls: Great grey owls are large, powerful owls that hunt a variety of animals. Great horned owls are one of their prey items. Great grey owls typically hunt by flying silently through the forest and then ambushing their prey.