Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Image: Flickr user <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/indygnome/">indygnome</a> (CC BY 2.0)
NameEurasian Eagle-Owl
Common NameEurasian Eagle-Owl
Scientific NameBubo bubo
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)170
Length (cm)66.5
Weight (g)2750
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly mottled brown and black on the upperparts, with buff and rufous markings providing excellent camouflage. The underparts are paler, streaked with dark brown. It features a less defined facial disc compared to some owls, and its most distinctive features are the large, erect ear tufts and piercing bright orange eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts primary call is a deep, resonant 'hoo-hoo-hoo' hoot, often repeated, with the female's call being slightly higher pitched. They also produce barks, screeches, and hisses, especially when agitated or defending territory.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountains, cliffs, rocky outcrops, open woodland, scrubland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Eurasian Eagle-Owl has a vast geographic range, extending across much of Eurasia, from Western Europe through Central Asia to Eastern Asia, and also in parts of North Africa.
Identifying Featureslarge size, prominent ear tufts, bright orange eyes, mottled brown and black plumage, powerful build
Description
The Eurasian Eagle-Owl is one of the largest and most powerful owls in the world, characterized by its striking orange eyes and prominent ear tufts. This nocturnal predator hunts a wide variety of prey, from small mammals to large birds, across its extensive range.
