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Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Bubo bubo

Endangered →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

70 cm

Weight

3.0 kg

Population

400.0K

Trend

→ Stable

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.

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

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Eurasian Eagle-Owl 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 (Eurasian Eagle-Owl)

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 Eurasian Eagle-Owl?

The scientific name of Eurasian Eagle-Owl is Bubo bubo. It belongs to the genus Bubo.

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Eagle-Owl?

Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Eurasian Eagle-Owl live?

Eurasian Eagle-Owl 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 Eurasian Eagle-Owl belong to?

Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) belongs to the genus Bubo, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

What does Eurasian Eagle-Owl eat?

Eurasian Eagle-Owl is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Eurasian Eagle-Owl live?

Eurasian Eagle-Owl has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Eurasian Eagle-Owl are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) is approximately 400,000 individuals.

Is Eurasian Eagle-Owl endangered?

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