Eurasian Eagle Owl - Five Sisters Zoo

Eurasian Eagle owls are one of the largest owls in the world. Primarily mottled brown and white with black markings, they have prominent ear tufts (feathers) and bright orange eyes in a grey facial disk. The facial disc helps redirect sound to the owl’s ears, supporting its keen hearing.

Facts

Diet: Carnivores; small mammals, especially rodents, birds, reptiles, amphibians and some invertebrates

Weight: 2-4 kg

Wingspan: 1.5-1.8m

Length: 0.6-0.7m

Habitat: Europe, Asia, parts of the Middle East; adaptable to wooded areas, rocky desert edges, grasslands, conifer (pine) forests, and cliffs.

Life Span: 40 years in the wild; they can live up to 60 years under human care

Adapted to Survive

  • Nocturnal hunters able to fly almost silently due to feather adaptations
  • 14 vertebrae in their neck allow for significant movement tracking and keen observation through large eyes

Threats

  • Human–animal conflict
  • Alteration and loss of their habitat

IUCN Conservation Status

Least Concern

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