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Barred Eagle-owl

Bubo sumatranus

Near Threatened
Wingspan
66.4 cm
Weight
1113.0 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes

About

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

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Barred Eagle-owl endangered?
The Barred Eagle-owl has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Barred Eagle-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Barred Eagle-owl?
The Barred Eagle-owl has a wingspan of 66.4 cm, weight of 1113.0 g.
What order and family does the Barred Eagle-owl belong to?
The Barred Eagle-owl (Bubo sumatranus) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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