Uhu vs Andaman Boobook
Bubo bubo verglichen mit Ninox affinis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Uhu | Andaman Boobook |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Bubo bubo | Ninox affinis |
| Ordnung | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Familie | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 68,0 cm (26.8 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 170,0 cm (66.9 in) | 38,2 cm (15.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 2800,0 g (98.77 oz) | 146,0 g (5.15 oz) |
| Ernährung | Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Uhu
Rocky landscapes, cliffs, gorges, and open forest across Eurasia. Increasingly found near human settlements.
Song & Call Comparison
Uhu
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.
Andaman Boobook
Geographic Range & Migration
Uhu
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed eagle-owl.
Andaman Boobook
Erhaltungsstatus
Uhu
Andaman Boobook
How to Tell Them Apart
Uhu
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
Andaman Boobook
About These Birds
Uhu
Der Uhu gehört zu den größten Eulenarten der Welt; Weibchen erreichen mitunter eine Flügelspannweite von fast zwei Metern. Sein tiefer, dröhnender Ruf ist in ruhigen Nächten bis zu vier Kilometer weit zu hören. Als Spitzenprädator steht der Uhu an der Spitze der Nahrungskette unter den Vögeln und erbeutet auch andere Greifvögel wie Bussarde und kleinere Eulen.
Andaman Boobook
The Andaman Boobook is a medium-sized owl with a 38.2 cm wingspan, weighing 146 grams, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It inhabits forest and woodland habitats on the islands. Like other boobooks, it is a nocturnal hunter of insects and small vertebrates.