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The eagle owl with its impressive appearance is one of the largest owl species in the world, it is about the size of a buzzard. The bird owes its name to its typical call.

How can you recognize the eagle owl?

A body length between 60 and 75 centimeters, with a wingspan up to 190 centimeters wide.

Large eyes that are orange to fire red

Striking ear tufts, just like the long-eared owl

The plumage of the eagle owl is predominantly yellow-brown, with black patches on the upperparts and chest.

A black beak sunk in a white skin fold.

On the fold of the throat you can often see a white spot.

What does the eagle owl eat?

The eagle owl is known as a true omnivore and its prey varies greatly, from insects to rodents and other birds. It often catches nocturnal species such as the long-eared owl. The eagle owl doesn't even shrink from catching a hedgehog and is therefore a specialist in removing its spines.

Where does the eagle owl live?

The eagle owl lives in large parts of Europe and Asia. In the Ardennes, too, a good population invariably nests, especially in quarries. In Flanders, the bird is a rare guest. Usually escaped specimens are seen, but via Limburg there is clearly an expansion of the breeding area.

How does the eagle owl reproduce?

In February the courtship starts and the male eagle owl tries to impress the females. He does this by singing loudly, performing demonstration flights and even by handing over fresh prey to the partner. Later, the nest is built, usually on an often overgrown rock ridge. The mother lays two to four eggs and incubates them alone. The male provides food. The eggs hatch after about 34 days of incubation and the young stay close to their parents until autumn.

How do you get to see the eagle owl?

The eagle owl prefers to live on rocks, in forests or open plains and is very attached to its habitat. The bird is especially active during twilight but can exceptionally go hunting during the day.

Facts about the eagle owl

The eagle owl is a polygamous animal. Males probably maintain several females during the breeding period.

Thanks to its fourteen cervical vertebrae the eagle owl can turn its head more than 180 degrees.

In contrast to other owls, the eagle owl can also see very well in daylight.

You can recognize the female owls by their impressive size.