Eurasian Eagle Owl
Bubo
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Photographed at
Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL Mar 2011
This is a very large owl with
prominent ear tufts and vivid orange eyes. Birds become paler from north to
south in Asia Minor and Middle East. Size decreases East to West, and North to
South.
The Eurasian Eagle-Owl’s
population declined significantly during the first half of the last century
through persecution, disease, and poisoning. As a result of protection,
re-introduction programs, and a change in food abundance, this owl’s population
is recovering in Europe.
An eagle-owl’s flight is
powerful and fast with shallow wing beats and long, fast glides. This owl will
also soar on updrafts. This type of flight is similar to that of soaring hawks
like the Red-tailed Hawk.
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