What do great horned owls eat?

Great horned owls are generalists and therefore eat just about anything. They have a wide range of prey, from small rodents, to large birds such as herons. A great horns diet consists of about 90% mammals,10% birds, and herptiles and insects. Owls also get moisture from their prey, so they do not have to drink often.

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1. Why did the owls “steal” the osprey’s nest?
2. How many eggs do great horns lay?
3. How long is the incubation period?
4. How old are the owls when they fledge?
5. What do great horned owls eat?
6. How can they eat bones and fur/feathers?