Scientific name: Bubo bengalensis
Length: 50-56cm
Origin: Asia (Indian subcontinent)
Diet: Carnivore
IUCN status: Least Concern
Threats: No current threats to this species
Zoos I have seen them: Coolwood Wildlife Park, Diergaarde Blijdorp. Also at the Birds of Prey centre in Russborough House, Wicklow.
Interesting fact: The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) is one of the largest owl species, with a wingspan of 155-180 cm. The Bengal eagle-owl was formerly considered a subspecies of the Eurasian eagle-owl.
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