Eurasian Eagle-Owl
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NameEurasian Eagle-Owl
Common NameEurasian Eagle-Owl
Scientific NameBubo bubo
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)174
Length (cm)66.5
Weight (g)2850
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is cryptically patterned with dark brown and black streaks and mottling on a buffy-brown to rufous background, providing excellent camouflage. The underparts are paler with dark streaking, and the facial disc is well-defined, often with a darker rim.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a deep, resonant 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'ooh-hoo', often repeated, with the male's call being deeper and more booming than the female's.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountains, cliffs, rocky outcrops, open country, taiga, steppe
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of Eurasia, from Western Europe through Russia and Central Asia to China and parts of India, inhabiting a variety of environments.
Identifying Featureslarge size, prominent ear tufts, piercing orange eyes, cryptic mottled brown plumage, powerful build
Description
The Eurasian Eagle-Owl is one of the world's largest and most powerful owls, characterized by its prominent ear tufts and piercing orange eyes. It is a nocturnal predator, known for its silent flight and ability to hunt a wide range of prey from small rodents to large birds and mammals.
