Eagle Owl

Bubo bubo

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Brief #

Distinctive ear tufts, the wings and tail are barred. The underparts are a variably hued buff.

Synonyms #

  • Búho real (Spanish)
  • Bufo real (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Eagle Owl is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It has distinctive ear tufts, with upper parts that are mottled with darker blackish colouring and tawny. The wings and tail are barred. The underparts are a variably hued buff, streaked with darker colouring. The facial disc is not very visible and the orange eyes are distinctive.

Measurements #

Length: 56 - 75 cm
Wingspan: 1.31 - 1.88 m
Weight: 1.2 - 4.6 kg