Indian Eagle-Owl

Bubo bengalensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The Indian eagle-owl, or the Bengal eagle-owl or rock eagle-owl, is a large horned owl species native to hilly and rocky scrub forests in the Indian subcontinent. It is splashed with brown and grey, and has a white throat patch with black small stripes. It was earlier treated as a subspecies of the Eurasian eagle-owl. It is usually seen in pairs. It has a deep resonant booming call that may be heard at dawn and dusk.

Fun Fact

Indian eagle-owls produce a deep, booming 'bu-whooh' call that carries over 2 km across the rocky ravines they inhabit, and they've been spotted catching and eating peafowl despite being smaller.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Rocky scrublands and ravines

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15-20 years

Threats

Overgrazing
Invasive Species

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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