Dusky Eagle-Owl
NameDusky Eagle-Owl
Common NameDusky Eagle-Owl
Scientific NameBubo coromandus
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)130
Length (cm)50.5
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, heavily streaked with blackish-brown. Underparts are paler, buffy-brown with distinct dark streaking. It has a brownish facial disc and prominent, shaggy ear tufts. The eyes are bright yellow to orange.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, resonant 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'hoo-hoo-hooo' with the final note often drawn out. It also produces various hoots, growls, and screeches.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, extending east into parts of Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Identifying Featureslarge size, dark brown plumage, prominent shaggy ear tufts, bright yellow-orange eyes, streaked underparts
Description
The Dusky Eagle-Owl is a large, dark brown owl characterized by its prominent, shaggy ear tufts and striking yellow-orange eyes. It is a nocturnal predator, often found in wooded areas near water, preying on a variety of small animals.
