Francesca Scalpi

Eurasian Eagle-Owl Bubo bubo
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Uncommon to rare and local in varied habitats, from forests to rocky canyons, usually in rather wild areas.

Active mainly at night, but can be seen hunting at dusk, when may perch on prominent lookouts. Can be found roosting during day in shady canopy or caves.

Very large and powerful owl with obvious ear tufts, deep orange eyes, and finely streaked pale fluffy underparts.
Top predators, such as the Eurasian Eagle-owl, play an important role in nature by helping to control populations of prey animals and maintain a balance in the ecosystems where they live.

Eurasian Eagle-owls are mostly nocturnal, or active at night. They spend their days roosting, or resting, in a safe perch. If they spend too much time on the ground, even these top predators may fall prey to opportunistic ground predators like foxes.