eagle-owl
Large eared raptor
An eagle-owl is any of several large owls of the genus *Bubo*, distinguished by prominent ear tufts and powerful build.
The Eurasian eagle-owl is among the largest owl species, capable of taking prey as large as foxes and young deer.
The name reflects their imposing size and predatory prowess, rivaling eagles.
Animal being hunted
- huntPursuit of quarry
- carnivoreCreature eating only animals
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- swoopRapid downward plunge
capture · fierce · raptor · apex · hunter · ambush · kill · rodents
Hunting bird with talons
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- ornithologyScientific study of birds
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- EurasianOf two connected continents
pharaoh · Indian · spotted · subspecies · classification
Hooked bird claws
Light after sunset
- duskDimming after sundown
- nightfallOnset of darkness
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- darknessTotal absence of light
crepuscular · gloaming · starlit · shadowy · low-light · midnight
Crying like an owl
- roostingSettling to sleep aloft
- nestingMaking a dwelling
- perchingResting while gripping
- huntingPursuing wild game
swooping · pouncing · ambush · stalking · territorial · mobbing · regurgitating · calling
prey
Animal being hunted
swoop · capture · fierce · raptor · apex · hunter · ambush · kill · rodents · rabbits
raptor
Hunting bird with talons
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- ornithologyScientific study of birds
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
Eurasian · pharaoh · Indian · spotted · subspecies · classification
talons
Hooked bird claws
twilight
Light after sunset
darkness · crepuscular · gloaming · starlit · shadowy · low-light · midnight
hooting
Crying like an owl
hunting · swooping · pouncing · ambush · stalking · territorial · mobbing · regurgitating · calling · gliding
wisdom
Good judgment from experience
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
- powerfulHaving great strength
- regalOf or befitting royalty
fierce · ancient · mythic · heraldic · omen · imposing · magnificent · guardian · totem · revered
cliff
Vertical rock wall
gorge · crag · ledge · aerie · territory · wilderness · taiga · steppe · scrubland · ravine
eagle-owlpygmy owl
Very small raptor species
little owl · screech owl · owlet · burrowing owl · long-eared owl