Horned Screamer! | Fairly Odd Facts

With its striking “ear” tufts that look like long horns, this mysterious owl seems almost otherworldly. Found in the forests of Central and South America, it prefers to stay hidden in the shadows, its haunting presence felt more than seen. Crested Owl | Bird Species

The Horned Screamer’s call, as the name suggests, is a very loud echoing sound. But what about “horned” ? …Over the course of their lives, these birds grow long, white spines of cartilage in the middle of their foreheads. Some possess horns approaching six inches in length. The Horned Screamer can be found frequently at the oxbow lakes located near our lodges. | Amazonia Expeditions