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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut	Madagascar Owl	Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Nom scientifique	Asio madagascariensis	Bubo bubo
Ordre	Strigiformes	Strigiformes
Famille	Strigidae	Strigidae
Statut de conservation	Least Concern	Least Concern
Longueur	—	68,0 cm (26.8 in)
Envergure	51,4 cm (20.2 in)	170,0 cm (66.9 in)
Poids	770,0 g (27.16 oz)	2800,0 g (98.77 oz)
Régime alimentaire	--	Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the …
Taille de la couvée	3	2-4
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Madagascar Owl —

Eurasian Eagle-Owl 68,0 cm

Envergure

Madagascar Owl 51,4 cm

Eurasian Eagle-Owl 170,0 cm

Poids

Madagascar Owl 770,0 g

Eurasian Eagle-Owl 2800,0 g

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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

🌲 Forest

Madagascar Owl only

Aucun(e)

Eurasian Eagle-Owl only

🌾 Grassland

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Madagascar Owl

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Madagascar Owl

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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

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Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Madagascar Owl

Least Concern

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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How to Tell Them Apart

Madagascar Owl

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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

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About These Birds

Madagascar Owl

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.

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