Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Description:

A big eurasian species of owl. The Eagle Owl is smaller than the Golden Eagle but larger than the Snowy Owl. The great size, ear tufts and orange eyes make this a distinctive species. The ear tufts of males are more upright than those of females.

Habitat:

They have been found in habitats as diverse as Northern coniferous forests to the edge of vast deserts. Rocky areas seem to be favored, with cliffs and mountains abutting woodland usually containing the largest numbers of these owls. Taiga, steppe and grasslands, may also be visited, largely while hunting in their large territories. Farmland is sometimes inhabited and they even have been observed living in European cities.

Notes:

This specimen is captive and lives in Het Zwin vogel reservaat.