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Eurasian Eagle Owl
Original price was: $1,600.00.$760.00Current price is: $760.00.
The Eurasian eagle owl is among the world’s largest species of owl, ranging from 23 to 28 inches in body length with a wingspan of 5 to 6.6 feet. It is also known for its large orange eyes and prominent ear tufts.
Eurasian eagle owl for sale.
The Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) is one of the largest owl species in the world, known for its impressive size, striking appearance, and formidable hunting abilities. Here’s a detailed description of this magnificent bird:
Appearance:
- Size: Eurasian Eagle Owls are among the largest owl species, with females being larger than males. They typically measure between 22 to 30 inches (56 to 75 cm) in length, with a wingspan ranging from 55 to 79 inches (140 to 200 cm).
- Plumage: Their plumage is mottled and varies in color, ranging from shades of brown and gray to orange and ochre. This cryptic coloration helps them blend into their surroundings when roosting or hunting.
- Features: Eurasian Eagle Owls have distinctive ear tufts on their heads, which are not actually ears but rather feathers that help break up their silhouette. They have large, bright orange or yellow eyes, powerful curved beaks, and strong talons.
Behavior and Hunting:
- Nocturnal: Like most owl species, Eurasian Eagle Owls are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night.
- Hunting Technique: They are skilled hunters that rely on their acute hearing and excellent eyesight to locate prey. Their diet includes a wide range of animals, such as mammals (including rabbits, rodents, and even small deer), birds, reptiles, amphibians, and large insects.
- Silent Flight: Eurasian Eagle Owls have specialized feathers on their wings that allow them to fly silently, making it easier for them to sneak up on prey without being detected.
- Territoriality: They are territorial birds, with each pair occupying and defending a specific territory that can range in size from several square miles to tens of square miles.
Habitat and Range:
- Habitat: Eurasian Eagle Owls inhabit a variety of habitats, including forests, rocky cliffs, mountains, moorlands, and open countryside. They are adaptable birds that can thrive in diverse environments, as long as there is suitable prey and roosting sites available.
- Range: Their range extends across Europe, Asia, and parts of northern Africa. They are found in countries such as Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, China, Mongolia, and Iran, among others.
Reproduction:
- Breeding Season: Eurasian Eagle Owls typically breed in the winter months, with courtship and mating occurring from late fall to early spring.
- Nesting Behavior: They often nest in rocky crevices, caves, or abandoned stick nests built by other large birds such as ravens or eagles. The female lays a clutch of 1 to 4 eggs, which are incubated primarily by her for around 30 to 36 days.
- Parental Care: Both parents participate in raising the chicks, with the female brooding and feeding them while the male hunts and brings food to the nest. The young owls fledge after about 9 to 10 weeks and become independent several months later.
Conservation Status:
- Eurasian Eagle Owls are not currently considered globally threatened, although they face localized threats such as habitat loss, disturbance, and persecution. Conservation efforts, including habitat protection and monitoring of populations, are important for their continued survival.
Overall, the Eurasian Eagle Owl is a magnificent and awe-inspiring bird that plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance in its native habitats. With their striking appearance and impressive hunting abilities, they are revered by bird enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
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