They only get to be labeled Great Horned Owls after passing an 80 point inspection and getting graded for color and sound level by the World Honors of Owling Organization, also known as WHOOO.

The rest get the Lesser Horned Owl title, though some try to make them seem upmarket by going with the name Magellanic Horned Owl.

I heard the one behind my house singing its song yesterday. I handn’t heard it in a while, so I’m glad it’s still around!