Beautifully mounted very large Eagle Owl. The eagle owl is mounted on a weathered wooden pole which makes it a beautiful display.
This eagle owl has a fixed foot ring and comes with a correct cites document.
The eagle owl (Bubo bubo) is one of the largest owls in the world. The scientific name of the species was published as Strix bubo in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus. The bird gets its name from its call. Especially in late winter, the male lets its imposing "eagle owl" call be heard.
Physical characteristics.
This owl is 60-75 cm long and has a wingspan of 160-188 cm. There are differences, as well as overlap, in body size between the two sexes. Males weigh 1.5 to 2.8 kilograms; females are bulkier and heavier in the shoulders and weigh 1.75 to 4.2 kilograms.
Flight image of the eagle owl
The maximum age in the wild is about 20 years. In captivity, they can live considerably older. [4] Females, while resting on a lookout, are almost immediately noticed by their somewhat drooping plumage, which appears "too large. Males generally make an "athletic" impression with wings worn tightly on the body. Due to its size, massive body and thick head, the eagle owl is not to be confused with any other owl species in Europe. Characteristic of the eagle owl's face are its large eyes and often long ear tufts. Eye color ranges from bright yellow to fire orange. The ear tufts are predominantly black in color and are formed by a group of feathers moved by a distinct muscle on the head. The bill is black and recessed into a white-feathered skin fold; the throat fold.
The plumage is predominantly yellow-brown in color with black highlights. The black accents are most prominent on the back and upper wings. On the breast, the plumage is distinctively ochre-yellow in color and with a white spot. The legs of the eagle owl end in sharply clawed toes. The claws average about 2-4 cm in length and are capable of grasping a wide variety of prey.
