At Su Casa Team, we’re local. And if you’re local to Phoenix, Arizona, you know that owls are just a thing here.
Specifically, The Great Horned Owl. Also called the tiger owl or hoot owl, the Great Horned is the second largest owl in the Americas. With a wingspan of up to five feet, you’ll know this bird when (not if) you see it. And you’ll see it throughout the Phoenix area, as it’s been flying over Arizona since before this area was a state.
We love this bird because we love this area. Dry and hot, with a beauty that’s uniquely inspired, just like the Great Horned Owl. There’s no place like Arizona and no place like Phoenix. Once you’re here, you stay. And once you’re here, you’ll soon be an owl expert, just like every other Phoenixian.
So, let’s get you started with a little owl education.
The Great Horned Owl 101
Big Birds that Can Eat a Dog
The Great Horned Owl is a large, thick-bodied bird that weighs up to six pounds and flies high in the evening looking for prey. Hovering over the desert, they are great hunters and eat anything from rabbits, mice, rats, squirrels, and even birds, snakes, and lizards. And, if owners are not careful, they’ve even been known to eat cats and small dogs, like Chihuahuas or Yorkshire Terriers, with talons that can apply up to 28 pounds of pressure.
Those Aren’t Ears
Those tufts on their heads are not ears. They’re feathers that the bird can move and position to hear sounds from far away with great accuracy. At the base of those tufts are ear holes that work in conjunction with the feathers. It’s said that they can hear sounds even up to 10 miles away.
They See Everything
They also have huge, yellow eyes that are equipped with powerful night vision. They only see in black and white but have the ability to see that’s 35 times more powerful than a human being’s eyesight. And while they can only look straight ahead, their neck is made up of 14 bones (humans have seven) that allow them to pivot their head to see in a 270-degree arc. Basically, nothing gets out of their site.
Looking up, you can see them soaring in the sky, scanning the ground at around 30 miles per hour. You won’t hear them, though. Their feathers are known to be very soft, allowing them to fly only to be heard right before they attack.
Photo: Courtesy Erin and Eric Aldrich
Why the Owl is Su Casa’s Symbol
We Love the Outdoors
We love the parts of Phoenix that are all about nature. They force you to look up and see what’s flying over your head or landing on a cactus nearby.
Or maybe that’s just the drums during the sunrise ceremony we sponsored in 2024 atop Piestewa Peak. Living near these natural things makes Arizona special.
Owls Mean Business
Like the Great Horned Owl, we’re not flapping our wings and making a fuss over everything we do. We’re just doing the great work of getting you the best deal, period.
Su Casa believes you are judged by how you hunt, not by how much noise you make. We have hundreds of successful sales and listings behind us to show our track record. We let that speak for us.
The Owl is Adaptable
Business conditions can change as quickly as the hot winds from Mexico. Change happens, so we always try to be ready, like the Great Horned Owl.
Being adaptable is how we want to be for our customers. Things happen. So, we want to be ready for when they do. No matter the situation, we’re there for you.
