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Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Bubo bubo

Least Concern

Longueur

68,0 cm

Envergure

170,0 cm

Poids

2800,0 g

Famille

Strigidae

Ordre

Strigiformes

À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Body Length	68,0 cm	26.8 in
Envergure	170,0 cm	66.9 in
Poids	2800,0 g	98.77 oz

Identification

Plumage

Tawny-brown plumage heavily mottled and streaked with black. Large prominent orange eyes and long ear tufts. Streaked breast and barred belly.

Bec

Powerful, dark grey-black hooked bill

Habitat & Range

Rocky landscapes, cliffs, gorges, and open forest across Eurasia. Increasingly found near human settlements.

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Répartition géographique

Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed eagle-owl.

Diet & Feeding

Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the size of herons and other raptors. One of the most powerful avian predators.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CR,O,SC. Incubation: 34-36 days. Fledging: 49-55 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Son

Chant

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.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Strigiformes (Owls)
Famille	Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus	Bubo
Espèces	Bubo bubo

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
German	Uhu
Spanish	Búho Real

Distribution

Eurasian Eagle-Owl has been recorded in 10 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇪 Sweden

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Foire aux questions

What does the Eurasian Eagle-Owl eat?

Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the size of herons and other raptors. One of the most powerful avian predators.

Where does the Eurasian Eagle-Owl live?

Rocky landscapes, cliffs, gorges, and open forest across Eurasia. Increasingly found near human settlements.

Is the Eurasian Eagle-Owl endangered?

The Eurasian Eagle-Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Eurasian Eagle-Owl nest?

Nest type: CR,O,SC. Incubation: 34-36 days. Fledging: 49-55 days.

What does the Eurasian Eagle-Owl sound like?

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.

How big is the Eurasian Eagle-Owl?

The Eurasian Eagle-Owl has a body length of 68.0 cm, wingspan of 170.0 cm, weight of 2800.0 g.

What order and family does the Eurasian Eagle-Owl belong to?

The Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.