Adult © birol hatinoğlu eBird S56969273 Macaulay Library ML 162236021
Adult © Niao Pan
Juvenile © Shane Sumasgutner
Adult and juvenile © Paul Cools
Adult © Ray Scally
+ 3
Adult © Craig Brelsford
Adult © Esha Munshi

Úfur Bubo bubo

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Identification

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Very large and powerful owl with obvious ear tufts, deep orange eyes, and finely streaked pale buffy underparts. Active mainly at night, but can be seen perched up on prominent lookouts at dusk, searching for prey. Can be found roosting during the day in shady canopy or caves. Pairs often duet, with the male giving a deep, resounding hoot and the female giving a hoarser, higher-pitched one. Inhabits a wide range of habitats, from forests to rocky canyons, but generally abundant nowhere.

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