Barred Eagle-owl vs Hume's Boobook
Bubo sumatranus compared with Ninox obscura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Eagle-owl | Hume's Boobook |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bubo sumatranus | Ninox obscura |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 66.4 cm (26.1 in) | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 1113.0 g (39.26 oz) | 191.0 g (6.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Barred Eagle-owl
Least Concern
Hume's Boobook
About These Birds
Barred Eagle-owl
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.