Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Bubo bubo

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The Eurasian eagle-owl is a species of eagle-owl, a type of bird that resides in much of Eurasia. It is often just called the eagle-owl in Europe and Asia.

Fun Fact

Eurasian eagle-owls are powerful enough to take prey as large as young deer and foxes, and they have been known to kill other raptors — including peregrine falcons and goshawks — at their nesting sites.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Rocky landscapes and forests

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20-25 years

Threats

Deforestation
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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