Boreal Owl vs Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Aegolius funereus comparado com Bubo bubo

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Boreal Owl Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Nome científico Aegolius funereus Bubo bubo
Ordem Strigiformes Strigiformes
Família Strigidae Strigidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento 68,0 cm (26.8 in)
Envergadura 33,8 cm (13.3 in) 170,0 cm (66.9 in)
Peso 137,75 g (4.86 oz) 2800,0 g (98.77 oz)
Dieta -- Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the …
Tamanho da postura 3-6 2-4
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Boreal Owl
Eurasian Eagle-Owl 68,0 cm
Envergadura
Boreal Owl 33,8 cm
Eurasian Eagle-Owl 170,0 cm
Peso
Boreal Owl 137,75 g
Eurasian Eagle-Owl 2800,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Boreal Owl only

Nenhum

Eurasian Eagle-Owl only

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Boreal Owl

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Canto

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

Boreal Owl

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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

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Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Boreal Owl

Least Concern

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

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How to Tell Them Apart

Boreal Owl

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Plumagem

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

Bico

Powerful, dark grey-black hooked bill

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About These Birds

Boreal Owl

The Boreal Owl (<em>Aegolius funereus</em>) is a small owl belonging to the family Strigidae (True Owls). It inhabits forest environments, where it relies on dense coniferous and mixed woodland cover for shelter and foraging. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The Boreal Owl nests in cavities (nest type CV), making use of natural tree hollows or abandoned woodpecker holes. Incubation lasts approximately 29 days, and fledging occurs between 28 and 36 days …

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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