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Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Bubo bubo

Least Concern
Panjang
68,0 cm
Rentang Sayap
170,0 cm
Berat
2800,0 g
Famili
Strigidae
Ordo
Strigiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 170,0 cm 66.9 in
Berat 2800,0 g 98.77 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Paruh

Powerful, dark grey-black hooked bill

Habitat & Range

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

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

2-4

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Strigiformes (Owls)
Famili Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Bubo
Spesies 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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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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.

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