Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Wiki
(Created page with " With wings that can span up to six feet, the '''Eurasian eagle owl '''(Bubo bubo) is one of the largest owls in the world. Its powerful yet silent wings enable this night hunte...")
 
No edit summary
(One intermediate revision by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
With wings that can span up to six feet, the '''Eurasian eagle owl '''(Bubo bubo) is one of the largest owls in the [[File:Eurasian_eagle_owl-2.jpg|thumb|302px|Female at the [[Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Wiki|Cincinnati Zoo]] in Night Hunters.]]world. Its powerful yet silent wings enable this night hunter to stealthily swoop down and scoop up prey. They can even catch other birds in mid-air.
  +
  +
=='''Facts'''==
   
   
With wings that can span up to six feet, the '''Eurasian eagle owl '''(Bubo bubo) is one of the largest owls in the world. Its powerful yet silent wings enable this night hunter to stealthily swoop down and scoop up prey. They can even catch other birds in mid-air. '''Facts'''
 
 
*Length: 2 to 2.5 ft
 
*Length: 2 to 2.5 ft
 
*Weight: 3.5 to 9 lbs
 
*Weight: 3.5 to 9 lbs

Revision as of 02:43, 26 February 2012

With wings that can span up to six feet, the Eurasian eagle owl (Bubo bubo) is one of the largest owls in the

Eurasian eagle owl-2

Female at the Cincinnati Zoo in Night Hunters.

world. Its powerful yet silent wings enable this night hunter to stealthily swoop down and scoop up prey. They can even catch other birds in mid-air.

Facts

  • Length: 2 to 2.5 ft
  • Weight: 3.5 to 9 lbs
  • Lifespan: 45 to 60 yrs
  • Range: Europe and Asia
  • Habitat: Rocky areas, woodland, and grassland
  • Diet: Mammals, such as rabbits and rodents, and birds