Eurasian Eagle owls have had a recorded wingspan of up to 6ft.7ins.
Eurasian Eagle Owl
Origin: Europe, Middle East and Asia
Latin Name: Bubo bubo
Habitat: Mountain regions, coniferous forests and remote places.
Diet: Small mammals, reptiles, fish and large insects.
Lifespan: Up to 60 years
Average Size: Weight: 4 kg, Length: 65 cm
Characteristics:
The Eurasian Eagle owl is one of the largest living species of owl. Their large powerful feet and strong flight makes them powerful hunters. They have distinctive ear tufts, mottled with darker blackish colouring and striking orange eyes. Eurasian Eagle owls are mostly nocturnal or active at night. They spend their days roosting or resting in a safe perch. They are silent hunters that use their keen eyesight and hearing to locate and capture prey.
