Eurasian Eagle Owl
Bubo bubo
| Country of origin | Europe, Asia and parts of northern Africa |
| Habitat | Grasslands, forest and shrublands |
| Diet | Mice, rats, voles, hares and other birds of prey |
| Status | Solitary |
| Lifespan | 20 years in the wild and 60 years in captivity |
| Average body weight | 2.7kg |
| Average body length | 58cm – 71cm |
Did you know?
The Eurasian Eagle Owl is one of the world’s largest owls!
Females are larger than males!
Threats in the wild
Collisions with vehicles, pesticides and powerlines have played a part in their numbers decreasing.
IUCN red list status
The IUCN status of the Eurasian Eagle Owl is least concern.
For more info on classifications visit www.iucnredlist.org.
