Eurasian Eagle-Owl vs Pearl-spotted Owlet

Bubo bubo comparé à Glaucidium perlatum

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Eurasian Eagle-Owl Pearl-spotted Owlet
Nom scientifique Bubo bubo Glaucidium perlatum
Ordre Strigiformes Strigiformes
Famille Strigidae Strigidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur 68,0 cm (26.8 in)
Envergure 170,0 cm (66.9 in) 22,1 cm (8.7 in)
Poids 2800,0 g (98.77 oz) 82,14 g (2.90 oz)
Régime alimentaire Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the … --
Taille de la couvée 2-4 3
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Eagle-Owl 68,0 cm
Pearl-spotted Owlet
Envergure
Eurasian Eagle-Owl 170,0 cm
Pearl-spotted Owlet 22,1 cm
Poids
Eurasian Eagle-Owl 2800,0 g
Pearl-spotted Owlet 82,14 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Eurasian Eagle-Owl only

Aucun(e)

Pearl-spotted Owlet only

Aucun(e)

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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

Song & Call Comparison

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.

Pearl-spotted Owlet

Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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

Pearl-spotted Owlet

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Least Concern

Pearl-spotted Owlet

How to Tell Them Apart

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

Pearl-spotted Owlet

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.

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