From Birds and Blooms · Emily Hannemann · · 50s
Owl Lifespan: How Long Do Owls Live?
Great horned owls live 13-15 years, longer than other owls.
In brief
Great horned owls live 13-15 years, longer than other owls. Great horned owls live 13-15 years in the wild, while smaller owls like barn owls live only four years. Originally reported by Birds and Blooms.
Owl Lifespan Basics
Owls live a range of ages, from three to 15 years depending on species.
Great Horned Owl Lifespan
Great horned owls live 13 to 15 years in the wild, longer than other owls.
Barred Owl Lifespan
Barred owls live about eight to 10 years in the wild.
Snowy Owl Lifespan
Snowy owls live about 10 years in the wild.
Saw-Whet Owl Lifespan
Saw-whet owls live about seven years in the wild.
Barn Owl Lifespan
Barn owls live only four years in the wild.
The main idea
Great horned owls live 13-15 years in the wild, while smaller owls like barn owls live only four years.
