eagle owl
Horned nocturnal hunter
Eagle owl refers to several species of large owls in the genus *Bubo*, characterized by prominent ear tufts and powerful builds.
The Eurasian eagle owl is among the world's largest owls, with a wingspan exceeding five feet.
These nocturnal hunters prey on mammals, birds, and reptiles: The eagle owl swooped silently through the forest.
Scientific study of birds
- ornithologistOne who studies birds
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
- birderOne who spots species
feathers · plumage · wingspan · beak · talons · nesting · fledgling · perch
Dark hours between dusk and dawn
- darknessTotal absence of light
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- duskDimming after sundown
- twilightLight after sunset
nightfall · starlight · midnight · shadowy · crepuscular · gloaming · silhouette · night vision
Pursuit of quarry
- preyAnimal being hunted
- carnivoreCreature eating only animals
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
pounce · swoop · stealth · apex · fierce · territorial · kill · rodents
Owl's cry
- vocalizationProducing sounds with voice
- screechHigh, harsh cry
- cryVocal expression of emotion
- echoReflected sound wave
resonate · duet · booming · low-pitched · mating call
Impressively grand in scale
- powerfulHaving great strength
- magnificentExceptionally beautiful or impressive
- impressiveEvoking admiration or awe
- commandingExerting strong authority
formidable · striking · regal · noble · grandeur · stately · dignified · splendid
ornithology
Scientific study of birds
- ornithologistOne who studies birds
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
birder · feathers · plumage · wingspan · beak · talons · nesting · fledgling · perch · egg-laying
nighttime
Dark hours between dusk and dawn
twilight · nightfall · starlight · midnight · shadowy · crepuscular · gloaming · silhouette · night vision · roosting
hunt
Pursuit of quarry
ambush · pounce · swoop · stealth · apex · fierce · territorial · kill · rodents · rabbits
hoot
Owl's cry
- vocalizationProducing sounds with voice
- screechHigh, harsh cry
- cryVocal expression of emotion
echo · resonate · duet · booming · low-pitched · mating call
imposing
Impressively grand in scale
- powerfulHaving great strength
- magnificentExceptionally beautiful or impressive
- impressiveEvoking admiration or awe
commanding · formidable · striking · regal · noble · grandeur · stately · dignified · splendid · resplendent
- desert wildlifecamel, dromedary, gazelle, oryx, jerboa
- eagle owls
- Eurasian wildlifeSiberian tiger, giant panda, red panda, snow leopard, Asian elephant
- nocturnal flyersbat, moth, nightjar, nighthawk, luna moth
- Northern wildlifereindeer, arctic fox, polar bear, lemming, moose
- owlsowls, barn owls, horned owls, white owls
eagle owlhawk
Taloned predatory bird
falcon · kestrel · sparrowhawk · golden eagle · red-tailed hawk
owl, eagle, eagles, owl-light, owlet, owlish, eaglet, eagle-eyed, eaglets