Adult © Marky Mutchler
Juvenile © Tommy Pedersen
Adult © Tommy Pedersen
Adult © Tommy Pedersen

Pharaoh Eagle-Owl Bubo ascalaphus

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Identification

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Smaller and paler than Eurasian Eagle-Owl but with a more accentuated facial pattern and paler yellow eyes. Also note more limited streaking on the underparts than Eurasian Eagle-Owl. Favors arid habitats. Song and call is higher-pitched than Eurasian Eagle-Owl.

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