Eurasian Eagle-Owl
OrderStrigiformes
FamilyStrigidae
HabitatVaried
RangeEurope, Asia
Length66 cm
Wingspan160 cm
Weight2800 g
DietCarnivore
About the Eurasian Eagle-Owl
One of the largest owls in the world, with females weighing up to 4 kg. Brilliant orange eyes and prominent ear tufts. Prey ranges from beetles to young deer. Deep hoots carry for several kilometers on still nights.
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