Eurasian eagle-owl
Bubo bubo
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Birdcarnivore
The Eurasian eagle-owl is a big, powerful owl found across Europe and Asia. With its deep hoots and striking orange eyes, this nocturnal hunter rules the night skies over woodlands and rocky landscapes.
- Its scientific name Bubo bubo sounds like its deep, booming call.
- This owl's range stretches all across Europe and Asia.
- Unlike many owls, it often nests on cliffs or rocky outcrops.
ForestMountainEuropeAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Bird
- Scientific name
- Bubo bubo
- Habitat
- Forest, Mountain
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
