Those eyes are just incredible. Margaret Perrottet from San Antonio, FL on June 07, 2013: Wonderful hub, with great videos included. Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of bird in the Strigidae family. Have a great day. Most of the large birds of prey around the world are considered an apex predator, which means they are at the top of their food chain and have no natural predators. I just love learning more about them. Pretty much any prey that is not bigger than itself is a potential meal for the Eurasian Eagle Owl. The young birds which have wing feathers and are large enough to fly are cared for by both mum and dad for about 20-24 weeks. Visitors now have the chance to meet Ollie, a Verreaux's Eagle-owl, whose flights are equally spectacular. The range from 23-28” (58-71 cm) in length with a wingspan approximately 4.9-6.6 feet (1.5-2 m). Every time I write about another one of these beautiful birds I become more and more amazed at their size and beauty. The Eurasian Eagle Owl will generally nest on cliff ledges, cave entrances or in rocky crevices. Mary Craig from New York on June 07, 2013: No, I did not know there were so many species of owls! She sure does look like she's enjoying herself. She lays the eggs 3 days apart. Their fourteen vertibae allow them the flexibility to turn 270 degrees. The European Eagle Owl is the world largest Owl seen here in a training flight at The Raptor Foundation in Cambridgeshire. I still can't get over the beautiful eyes that this owl has. They will often return to the nest in subsequent years as they are territorial. Beautiful... kidscrafts from Ottawa, Canada on June 02, 2013: Thank you about the offer. It sounds “uh-hu”. Eurasian Eagle Owl Facts. A very interesting read and I'm surprised to read they hunt fox and small deer as well. Your email address will not be published. It … Its powerful yet silent wings enable this night hunter to stealthily swoop down and scoop up prey. Have a great Sunday. The males’ ear tufts are more upright than the females’. Studies show that the wingspan of the Eurasian Eagle-Owl vary across continents and with habitat, especially concerning the altitude range. Hi CMHypno. They can even catch other birds in mid-air. They will occasionally use an abandoned nest of other birds and if no suitable site is available they will resort to nesting on the ground under a fallen tree or between rocks. Have a great weekend, Bill. The smallest subspecies has 91-cm-long wingspan while the biggest individuals have wingspan as long as 153 cm. I will let you know when I will publish the hub.... probalby this fall! The Eurasian Eagle Owl, as with most other owl species is nocturnal and does most of its hunting at night. The female’s call is slightly higher in pitch. Bubo bubo bubo (Scandinavia and France to w … Hi ladybluewriter. Hi rajan. They can occasionally be found hunting in the early evening around dusk or in the early morning as the sun is rising. Females weigh 1.75-4.5kg (3.9-10lbs) and males weigh 1.5 -3.2kg(3.3-7lbs). Eagle-Owl (Bubo Bubo) is one of the world’s largest owl species. Estimates for Asia and Africa are unknown but the worldwide population is thought to be at a minimum of 250,000. Voted up! While their numbers have recovered somewhat in Europe they are still protected under the Conservation of European Wildlife Convention. They can be found at sea level up to mountainous elevations of over 10,000 feet. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this well-written and interesting hub and will be following you to read more about 'birds of prey'. Thanks so much for the visit and share. Have a great day. Thank you for the nice comments, glad you enjoyed learning about the Eurasian Eagle Owl. They will lay one clutch of one to four eggs per year, usually beginning in late winter.