Eurasian Eagle-Owl vs Manus Boobook

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Eurasian Eagle-Owl Manus Boobook
Nom scientifique Bubo bubo Ninox meeki
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) 47,2 cm (18.6 in)
Poids 2800,0 g (98.77 oz) 237,0 g (8.36 oz)
Régime alimentaire Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the … --
Taille de la couvée 2-4 --
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Eagle-Owl 68,0 cm
Manus Boobook
Envergure
Eurasian Eagle-Owl 170,0 cm
Manus Boobook 47,2 cm
Poids
Eurasian Eagle-Owl 2800,0 g
Manus Boobook 237,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Eurasian Eagle-Owl only

Manus Boobook 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.

Manus Boobook

Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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

Manus Boobook

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Least Concern

Manus Boobook

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

Manus Boobook

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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