Eurasian Eagle-owl
Quick Facts
- Lifespan: 20 years in the wild; over 60 in captivity.
- Weight: 3.5 – 7lbs. Although this species is sexually monomorphic, females can be about 25% larger than males. Owls experience seasonal weight fluctuations and tend towards heavier body weights during winter.
- Wingspan: 4 – 6ft. This is known as the largest species of owl in the world in terms of wingspan.
- Activity: Nocturnal to crepuscular
- Native Geographic Region: Widely distributed through Europe, Asia, and North Africa
- Habitat: Forests including boreal, coniferous and deciduous. They can also occupy grasslands, mountains, savannas and urban landscapes.
- Home Range: Average range size is 30 square miles.
- Relatives: Eurasian Eagle-owls are closely related to Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus) and Snowy Owls (Bubo scandiacus). The genus, Bubo, contains about 1 to 2 dozen species of owls found throughout the world.
- Conservation Status: Least concern