Western Siberian Eagle Owl
Class: Birds
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
Weight: 2.1-2.7 kg
Height: about 75 cm
Body length: approximately 45 cm
Color: body with dark streaks, ranging from ocher-white to white
Age of sexual maturity: 2-3 years
Gestation period: 35 days
Lifespan: on average 15-25 years in the wild, and up to 68 years in captivity
Habitat: taiga forests of Northern Siberia from the foothills of the Urals to the Ob River, southward to the foothills of the Altai
Diet: small rodents, hares, hedgehogs, frogs, as well as small birds. Smaller species can feed on insects, worms, caterpillars, etc.
Did you know?
- The Eagle Owl is the largest owl among the living species.
- The age of the bird can be determined by the color of its iris. The older the bird, the darker the shade. Young owls have a yellow-orange iris, while older ones have a dark brown iris.
- Their favorite food is hedgehog meat. Long, sharp claws with scales easily handle the hedgehog’s spines. Other predators rarely attack hedgehogs due to their spines.
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