Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Bubo bubo
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Mass
~3 kg
Habitat
Rocks and cliffs
Diet
Small vertebrates
How to recognize it
The Eurasian Eagle-Owl feels massive and heavy-built, with a very large head and obvious feather tufts. Its bright eyes and soft, loose plumage make it look even bulkier than it really is.
Most often, you notice it by its deep, far-carrying hoot and its steady movements at dusk or during the night. It is watchful but not flashy, and at the nest it usually keeps a low profile, though it can change posture sharply when alarmed.
It suits rocky slopes, ravines, woodland edges, open groves, and quiet parks as long as there are sheltered places and enough prey nearby. It eats a wide range of animals — from rodents and hares to other nestlings and small to medium-sized prey — and in many places stays year-round.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
The Eurasian Eagle-Owl feels massive and heavy-built, with a very large head and obvious feather tufts. Its bright eyes and soft, loose plumage make it look even bulkier than it really is.
Most often, you notice it by its deep, far-carrying hoot and its steady movements at dusk or during the night. It is watchful but not flashy, and at the nest it usually keeps a low profile, though it can change posture sharply when alarmed.
It suits rocky slopes, ravines, woodland edges, open groves, and quiet parks as long as there are sheltered places and enough prey nearby. It eats a wide range of animals — from rodents and hares to other nestlings and small to medium-sized prey — and in many places stays year-round.
How to recognize it
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Sources
- eBird — Bubo bubo Sightings map and full description on eBird
- Wikipedia — Eurasian eagle-owl Encyclopedia article