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ワシミミズク (Eurasian Eagle-Owl)

Bubo bubo

Endangered →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

70 cm

Weight

3.0 kg

Population

400.0K

Trend

→ Stable

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世界最大のフクロウ種であるワシミミズク（Bubo bubo）は翼開長最大1.9メートルに達し、ヨーロッパからアジアを経て中国にかけての岩石地帯、林縁、断崖に生息します。強力な爪を持つ静かな夜行性ハンターで、ウサギ、野ウサギ、キツネ、さらには他の猛禽類も獲物にします。深みのある響き渡る鳴き声は遠くまで届きます。歴史的に迫害されてきましたが、個体群は比較的安定しています。

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

ワシミミズク is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

Animal matter 100%

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Estimated Population

400.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Bubo (Eagle Owls)

Species

Bubo bubo (ワシミミズク)

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 ワシミミズク?

The scientific name of ワシミミズク is Bubo bubo. It belongs to the genus Bubo.

What is the conservation status of ワシミミズク?

ワシミミズク (Bubo bubo) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does ワシミミズク live?

ワシミミズク 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 ワシミミズク belong to?

ワシミミズク (Bubo bubo) belongs to the genus Bubo, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

What does ワシミミズク eat?

ワシミミズク is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does ワシミミズク live?

ワシミミズク has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many ワシミミズク are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of ワシミミズク (Bubo bubo) is approximately 400,000 individuals.

Is ワシミミズク endangered?

Yes, ワシミミズク (Bubo bubo) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.