Eurasian Eagle-Owl vs Barred Owl
Bubo bubo compared with Strix varia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Barred Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bubo bubo | Strix varia |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | 68.0 cm (26.8 in) | — |
| Wingspan | 170.0 cm (66.9 in) | 68.2 cm (26.9 in) |
| Weight | 2800.0 g (98.77 oz) | 760.0 g (26.81 oz) |
| Diet | Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Rocky landscapes, cliffs, gorges, and open forest across Eurasia. Increasingly found near human settlements.
Song & Call Comparison
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Powerful, resonant 'ooo-hu' duetting with mate across great distances at dusk. One of Europe's deepest owl calls. Also gives barking screams, hisses, and grunts at the nest.
Barred Owl
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed eagle-owl.
Barred Owl
Conservation Status
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Barred Owl
How to Tell Them Apart
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Tawny-brown plumage heavily mottled and streaked with black. Large prominent orange eyes and long ear tufts. Streaked breast and barred belly.
Powerful, dark grey-black hooked bill
Barred Owl
About These Birds
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
The Eurasian eagle-owl is one of the largest owl species in the world, with females sometimes reaching a wingspan of nearly two meters. Its deep booming call can be heard up to four kilometers away on calm nights. These apex predators sit at the top of the avian food chain, preying on other raptors including buzzards and smaller owls.
Barred Owl
The Barred Owl is a large owl of the family Strigidae found in mature forests, swamps, and mixed woodlands across much of North America. Weighing about 760g with a wingspan of 68.2cm, it is named for its distinctive horizontal barring on the breast. It is nocturnal and calls with a resonant 'who cooks for you' hooting, hunting small mammals, birds, and amphibians.