Genus: Bubo bubo
Nicknames: Indian Great Horned Owl, Bubi
Length: 58-71cm
Weight: Female 2280-4200g, Male 1620-3000g
Average Wing Length: Female 47.8cm, Male 44.8cm.
Appearance: The Eagle Owl is one of the largest owl species, with a relatively large beak and talons. It’s specialty feature are its large amber eyes; striking and haunting to predators and prey. Depending on its mood, the Eagle Owl’s ear tufts will lift and lower accordingly. It’s plumage is common as most owls with larger streaks on the sides of its breasts.
Habitat: Eagle Owls are known to build its nests in the middles of coniferous forests to warm deserts. For these owls, a diverse, rocky landscapes gives them an advantage above prey and a suitable place for nesting. Their species is distributed across North Africa, Europe, Asia (China and Korea), and the Middle East.
Diet: Eagle Owls are not picky eaters, they are hunters and will resort to eating just about anything in desperate times. From insects to mammals such as deer fawns, they will consume anything that they can use their talons to rip apart. That includes voles, rats, mice, foxes and hares. Birds for prey include crows, ducks, grouse, seabirds and other owls. In moist habitats, these owls will prey on lizards, frogs, fish and crabs.
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