Eurasian eagle owl

Basic Information

Basic Information

• They are one of the largest owl species in the world with a wingspan of nearly two meters.
• Captive Eurasian Eagle Owls were known to live for 60 years.
• The call of an Eurasian Eagle Owl is a deep booming sound 'ooo-hu'

Physical Desciption

Physical Description

• The height of the Eurasian Eagle Owl is 2-2 1/2 feet.
• The wingspan of the owl is 5-6 feet.
• The owl has pumpkin orange eyes.
• Mottled Feathers
• Women and Male Eurasian Eagle Owl's differs in color and size. ( The female is larger than the male).

Adaptations for survival

Adaptations for survival

• Large powerful feet which make flight easier.
• Eurasian Eagle-owls are equipped with a facial disk, a group of feathers around their heads that helps direct sound to their ears. Which makes them have really good hearing.
• The owls have voices to identify each other

Habitat & Habitat Description

Habitat & Habitat Description

• They live in Europe, Asia, and parts of Northern Africa
• Wooded Habitats
• Rocky Outcrops (Cliffs)
• Sometimes open areas but some trees are needed.

Diet

Diet

• Eurasian Eagle-owls are not picky eaters. They mainly eat small mammals such as voles, rats, and rabbits but also hunt woodpeckers, herons, and other birds, including other raptors. They also prey on amphibians, reptiles, fish, and insects.

Reproduction & nesting habits

Reproduction & Nesting habits

• Found nesting on ledges
• The male finds the food
• The female incubates them.

Interesting Facts

interesting facts

• Eurasian Eagle Owls have distinct individual vocalizations. Every member of a Eurasian Eagle Owl population can be reliably identified by voice alone.
• This owl is not under threat
• Foxes eat the babies