Great Horned Owl vs Pelican
Who would win?
Great Horned Owl toss-up
| Great Horned Owl | Pelican | |
|---|---|---|
| 49.1 | Power index | 48.4 |
| C | Tier | C |
| #129 | Rank | #134 |
| 1.7 kg | Weight | 6.9 kg |
| 55 cm | Length | 1.55 m |
| — | Height | — |
| 64 km/h | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 13 years | Lifespan | 14 years |
Great Horned Owl wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (89 vs 72). Its power index is 49.1 against 48.4 for the Pelican.
Size matters here: a typical adult Pelican weighs about 6.9 kg (15 lb), roughly 4.1× the Great Horned Owl's 1.7 kg. Despite that, the Great Horned Owl's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Pelican's best chance is its stamina (84 vs 57), plus abilities like Cooperative Fish Corral and Thermal Soaring Economy. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Great Horned Owl or Pelican?
Great Horned Owl. Great Horned Owl wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (89 vs 72). Its power index is 49.1 against 48.4 for the Pelican.
Which is bigger, the Great Horned Owl or the Pelican?
The Pelican (6.9 kg) is heavier than the Great Horned Owl (1.7 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Great Horned Owl is more agile (89 vs 72).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works