Rocky landscapes, cliffs, gorges, and open forest across Eurasia. Increasingly found near human settlements.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
노래
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.
Barred Owl
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed eagle-owl.
Barred Owl
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Conservation Status Comparison
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보전 상태
Least Concern
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Least Concern
Barred Owl
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
깃털
Tawny-brown plumage heavily mottled and streaked with black. Large prominent orange eyes and long ear tufts. Streaked breast and barred belly.
부리
Powerful, dark grey-black hooked bill
Barred Owl
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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The Barred Owl is a large owl of the family Strigidae found in mature forests, swamps, and mixed woodlands across much of North America. Weighing about 760g with a wingspan of 68.2cm, it is named for its distinctive horizontal barring on the breast. It is nocturnal and calls with a resonant 'who cooks for you' hooting, hunting small mammals, birds, and amphibians.
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Related Comparisons
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