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bufo-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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A maior espécie de coruja do mundo em altura e peso, a bufo-real (Bubo bubo) tem envergadura de até 1,9 metro e habita paisagens rochosas, bordas de florestas e penhascos da Europa à Ásia e à China. Caçadores noturnos silenciosos com garras poderosas, predam coelhos, lebres, raposas e até outros rapinantes. Seu uivo profundo e ressonante carrega a grandes distâncias. Populações relativamente estáveis, embora historicamente perseguidas.

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

bufo-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 (bufo-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

Similar Species in Bubo

bufo-pescador-de-blakistoni

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bufo-real?

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

What is the conservation status of bufo-real?

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

Where does bufo-real live?

bufo-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 bufo-real belong to?

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

What does bufo-real eat?

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

How long does bufo-real live?

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

How many bufo-real are left in the wild?

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

Is bufo-real endangered?

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