Ural Owl
NameUral Owl
Common NameUral Owl
Scientific NameStrix uralensis
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)110
Length (cm)58
Weight (g)850
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly pale, whitish to greyish-buff, heavily streaked with dark brown on the underside and mottled on the back. The facial disc is pale with dark rings, and the eyes are notably dark, contrasting with a yellowish beak.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a deep, resonant hooting series, often described as 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'wu-hu-hu-hu-hu'. It can also produce various barks, whistles, and hisses.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across northern Eurasia, from Fennoscandia and Eastern Europe through Russia to Sakhalin, Japan, and Korea.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Long tail, Dark eyes, Pale plumage with heavy dark streaking, No ear tufts, Yellowish beak
Description
The Ural Owl is a large, pale owl with a distinctive long tail and dark eyes. It typically inhabits dense, old-growth forests across northern Eurasia, hunting small mammals and birds. This nocturnal predator is known for its powerful flight and silent hunting technique.
