eagle owls

Large nocturnal raptors

Eagle owls are the largest owls in the world, powerful nocturnal predators found across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Named for their size and fierce appearance, they have prominent ear tufts and striking orange eyes.

The Eurasian eagle owl can take prey as large as young deer.

An eagle owl perched silently on the castle wall.

Related

feathers · beak · talons · raptor · claw · silent flight · predatory · eyes · binocular vision · plumages · camouflage · peregrine falcons · glide · hunting grounds · bird of prey · nocturnality · nocturnal predators · crepuscular

Opposites
size among owls

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Small Eurasian raptor species

screech owls · burrowing owl

activity period among raptors

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Large predatory birds

hawks · golden eagle · bald eagle · falcons · red-tailed hawk

predator-prey relationship

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Burrowing lagomorphs with long ears

hares · rats · voles · hedgehogs · grouse

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G