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
Distribution: Widespread across Eurasia, with a total range of about 51.4 million km², from the Iberian Peninsula to the Russian Far East. Source

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

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNではLC（低懸念）です。

Habitat

岩場、森林、草原、農地周辺。

Threats

生息地の変化
感電や衝突
人為的な攪乱

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

営巣地の保護
危険な送電設備の対策
飼育下での教育展示

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org

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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

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