Barred Eagle-owl
Bubo sumatranus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bubo-sumatranus"></birdfyi-bird>The Barred Eagle-owl (Bubo sumatranus) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 66.4 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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The Barred Eagle-owl is a Near Threatened large owl of the family Strigidae found in primary and tall secondary forests of Southeast Asia, including Sumatra, Borneo, and the Malay Peninsula. Weighing about 1,113g with a wingspan of 66.4cm, it has distinctive horizontal barring and prominent ear tufts. It hunts at night, taking large insects, small mammals, and birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 66.4 cm | 26.1 in |
| Weight | 1113.0 g | 39.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Bubo |
| Species | Bubo sumatranus |
Distribution
Barred Eagle-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family