![]() The species typically breeds on cliff ledges, in gullies, among rocks, or in other concealed locations. Other secondary prey can include reptiles, amphibians, fish, large insects and other assorted invertebrates. Predominantly, their diet is composed of small mammals such as rodents and rabbits, but they also prey on larger mammals and birds of varying sizes. The eagle-owl is mostly a nocturnal predator, hunting for a range of different prey species. Eurasian eagle-owls are occasionally found amongst farmland and in park-like settings within European cities, even rarely within busier urban areas. Additionally, they inhabit coniferous forests, steppes, and other areas at varied elevations that are typically relatively remote. Įurasian eagle-owls are found in many habitats, but are mostly birds of mountainous regions or other rocky areas, often those near varied woodland edge and shrubby areas with openings or wetlands to hunt a majority of their prey. ![]() The facial disc is not very defined and the orange eyes are distinctive. ![]() The underparts are a variably hued buff, streaked with darker colouring. This bird has distinctive ear tufts, with upper parts that are mottled with darker blackish colouring and tawny. It is one of the largest species of owl, and females can grow to a total length of 75 cm (30 in), with a wingspan of 188 cm (6 ft 2 in), with males being slightly smaller. It is also called the Uhu and it is occasionally abbreviated to just the eagle-owl in Europe. ![]() The Eurasian eagle-owl ( Bubo bubo) is a species of eagle-owl that resides in much of Eurasia. ![]()
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