Eurasian Eagle-owl

Bubo bubo

(B. b. interpositus)

Armenian Name:	Բվեճ

See Plate 35 for Eurasian Eagle-owl and other similar species

Resident Status:	Year-round resident
Abundance:	Uncommon
Length:	60-75 cm, Wing Span:160-188 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 181.
Description:	Huge brown owl with large ear tufts and orange eyes.
Adult:	Black teardrop-shaped marks on breast.
Juvenile:	Lacks ear tufts and black marks on breast.
Similar Species:	Differs from all other owls by combination of huge size and ear tufts.
Behavior:	Nocturnal. Birds roost on branches or rock ledges during day. Song a far-carrying low deep hoot repeated every few seconds.
Habitat:	Widespread; often found in river gorges and forest edges.
Food:	Birds; small to medium-sized mammals.
Nest:	Depression or recess on rock ledge of cliff.
Eggs:	60 mm, 2-4, white.