How big is the Eurasian eagle-owl?

It is one of the largest owl species, with a body length of 56–75 cm, a wingspan up to nearly 2 m, and females weighing up to 4.6 kg.

What does the Eurasian eagle-owl eat?

It preys mainly on rodents, hares, and other mammals, but also takes birds—including herons and other raptors—as well as reptiles, amphibians, and insects.

Eurasian Eagle-owlワシミミズク

Bubo buboLC— Least Concern

The Eurasian eagle-owl is one of the largest owl species in the world, a powerful nocturnal predator found across most of Eurasia. Unusually among owls, it hunts more by sight than by sound, and it has shown a striking ability to adapt to urban environments in cities like Helsinki.

Eurasian Eagle-owl (reference photo) — Photo: Flickr user indygnome / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification: Strigiformes / Strigidae Source
Size: 56–75 cm
Weight: Females 1.75–4.6 kg, males 1.2–3.2 kg
Lifespan: Wild record of 27 years 9 months; one captive bird lived 68 years
Diet: Carnivore Preys on mammals such as rodents and hares and on birds such as herons, buzzards, and other owls; also eats reptiles, frogs, and insects
Distribution: Widespread across Eurasia, with a total range of about 51.4 million km², from the Iberian Peninsula to the Russian Far East. Source
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Did You Know?

Unlike many owls, it has a relatively simple ear structure and shallow facial disc, so it relies more on vision than hearing when hunting. Source
In Helsinki, five pairs have nested within the city since 2005, and in 2007 one individual that appeared at the Olympic Stadium—nicknamed "Bubi"—was voted "Helsinki Citizen of the Year." Source

Where to See This Species

Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 4

Former facilities

North Safari SapporoHokkaidoOpened in 2005

Source

Closed: 2025-09-30 Official Site

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

Least Concern (LC)

Sources

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FAQ

How big is the Eurasian eagle-owl?: It is one of the largest owl species, with a body length of 56–75 cm, a wingspan up to nearly 2 m, and females weighing up to 4.6 kg. Source
What does the Eurasian eagle-owl eat?: It preys mainly on rodents, hares, and other mammals, but also takes birds—including herons and other raptors—as well as reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Source
How many operating facilities are registered here?: Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 4 Source

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