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Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Bubo bubo

• common
• 64 km/h
• Starter
• Least Concern

Has a six-foot wingspan and orange eyes the size of human ones. Your message comes with a deep, carrying hoot.

Population

Roughly 100,000–500,000 individuals globally; trend decreasing

Habitat

Rocky cliffs, crags, and gorges bordering coniferous/mixed forest edge, steppe, and open country

Fun fact

In 2007, a wild Eurasian Eagle-Owl (nicknamed "Bubi") flew into Helsinki's Olympic Stadium during a Euro 2008 qualifier and perched on the crossbar, delaying play — Finland's national football team has since been nicknamed "Huuhkajat" (Eagle-Owls) in its honor.

Range

Widespread across Eurasia, from the Iberian Peninsula and Scandinavia through Europe, Russia, and Central Asia to China, Korea, and Japan

Diet

Carnivorous generalist — mainly small-to-medium mammals (rodents, hares, hedgehogs) and birds, supplemented by reptiles, amphibians, fish, and large insects

Size

0.66 m

Wingspan

1.65 m

Lifespan

20 years