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Búho real

Bubo bubo

Endangered →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

70 cm

Weight

3.0 kg

Population

400.0K

Trend

→ Stable

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About

El búho real euroasiático (Bubo bubo), la mayor especie de búho del mundo por altura y peso, tiene una envergadura alar de hasta 1,9 metros y habita paisajes rocosos, bordes forestales y acantilados desde Europa a través de Asia hasta China. Cazador nocturno silencioso con poderosas garras, preda sobre conejos, liebres, zorros e incluso otras rapaces. Su profundo y resonante ulular se escucha a gran distancia. Su población es relativamente estable, aunque fue perseguido históricamente.

Fun Facts

✨ They can rotate their heads 270 degrees.
✨ Their wingbeats are nearly silent.
✨ They can take prey as large as foxes.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

🌲 Forest 🪨 Rocky Areas

Found across Europe (9 countries) and South America (Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Búho real is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Estimated Population

400.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Bubo (Eagle Owls)

Species

Bubo bubo (Búho real)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ワシミミズク

Chinese 雕鸮

Spanish Búho real

French hibou grand-duc

German Uhu

Portuguese bufo-real

Russian Филин

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Búho real?

The scientific name of Búho real is Bubo bubo. It belongs to the genus Bubo.

What is the conservation status of Búho real?

Búho real (Bubo bubo) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Búho real live?

Búho real is found in Found across Europe (9 countries) and South America (Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom.

What family does Búho real belong to?

Búho real (Bubo bubo) belongs to the genus Bubo, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

What does Búho real eat?

Búho real is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Búho real live?

Búho real has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Búho real are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Búho real (Bubo bubo) is approximately 400,000 individuals.

Is Búho real endangered?

Yes, Búho real (Bubo bubo) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.