Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Bubo bubo
Least Concern
The Eurasian Eagle-Owl is one of the largest and most powerful owls in the world! With bright orange eyes and prominent ear tufts, it's an impressive sight. Their deep 'ooo-hu' call can be heard up to 2.5 miles away!
These magnificent owls can take down prey as large as foxes and young deer. They've lived in European castles and have appeared in many myths and legends.
Size
One of the largest owls - wingspan up to 6 feet!
Very Large (>60 cm)
Wingspan: 180 cm
Weight: 3000 g
Colors
brown
orange
black
Habitat
forestmountain
Diet
small mammalsbirds
Fun Facts
- ✨One of the largest owl species in the world!
- ✨Their calls can be heard from 2.5 miles away.
- ✨They've been trained for falconry for centuries.
- ✨They can live over 60 years in captivity!
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: decreasing 📉