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hibou grand-duc

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

The world's largest owl species by height and weight, Eurasian eagle-owls have wingspans up to 1.9 meters and inhabit rocky landscapes, forest edges, and cliffs from Europe across Asia to China. Silent nocturnal hunters with powerful talons, they prey on rabbits, hares, foxes, and even other raptors. Their deep, resonant hooting carries over great distances. Relatively stable in population, though persecuted historically.

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

hibou grand-duc 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 (hibou grand-duc)

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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Grand-duc à aigrettes

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Bubo coromandus

Least Concern

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Grand-duc de Magellan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hibou grand-duc?

The scientific name of hibou grand-duc is Bubo bubo. It belongs to the genus Bubo.

What is the conservation status of hibou grand-duc?

hibou grand-duc (Bubo bubo) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does hibou grand-duc live?

hibou grand-duc 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 hibou grand-duc belong to?

hibou grand-duc (Bubo bubo) belongs to the genus Bubo, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

What does hibou grand-duc eat?

hibou grand-duc is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does hibou grand-duc live?

hibou grand-duc has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many hibou grand-duc are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of hibou grand-duc (Bubo bubo) is approximately 400,000 individuals.

Is hibou grand-duc endangered?

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