Barred Eagle-Owl
NameBarred Eagle-Owl
Common NameBarred Eagle-Owl
Scientific NameBubo sumatranus
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)105
Length (cm)44
Weight (g)1800
Plumage DetailsThis owl has dark brown upperparts with fine, dark barring, contrasting sharply with a pale, whitish underside that is heavily spotted with dark brown or black. It features large, dark eyes and a bright yellow bill and cere.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, resonant hooting call, often a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes, sometimes with a rising inflection, and can also include growls and screeches.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Barred Eagle-Owl is native to Southeast Asia, found across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and several other smaller islands in the region.
Identifying Featuresprominent horizontal ear tufts, large dark eyes, bright yellow bill, barred dark brown upperparts, spotted white underparts, large size
Description
The Barred Eagle-Owl is a large, striking owl characterized by its prominent, horizontal ear tufts and dark eyes. It is a nocturnal predator that typically perches silently in dense tropical forests during the day, becoming active at dusk to hunt.
