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
鸣唱
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.
Arabian Scops-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.
Arabian Scops-owl
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保护状况
Least Concern
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Least Concern
Arabian Scops-owl
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
羽毛
Tawny-brown plumage heavily mottled and streaked with black. Large prominent orange eyes and long ear tufts. Streaked breast and barred belly.
喙
Powerful, dark grey-black hooked bill
Arabian Scops-owl
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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The Arabian Scops-owl is a small nocturnal owl from the Arabian Peninsula, weighing about 66.5 grams with a wingspan near 25 cm. It inhabits rocky wadis, date palm groves, and dry woodland, where it hunts insects and small vertebrates at night. Its cryptic streaked plumage makes it nearly invisible when roosting against tree bark or rocky surfaces during the day.
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Related Comparisons
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