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Eurasian eagle-owl
"Owls cannot move their eyes. Instead, they turn their heads almost all the way round."
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
Europe and Asia
Food:
frogs, mice, rabbits and hares
Lifespan:
60 years
Weight:
1.5 to 4 kg
Number of eggs:
1 to 4 eggs
Incubation period:
34 days
IUCN Status:
safe
EEP:
no
Night owl?
When you look closely at the eyes of an owl, you can tell when they are active. Owl species that have dark brown or black eyes, are usually active at night. Owls with yellow eyes hunt during the day. The Eurasian eagle-owl has orange eyes. That shows that they prefer to be active during dusk and dawn.
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Theme area: Details Matter
You can see the Eurasian eagle-owl in the ‘Details Matter’ themed area. Here, you can see things that aren’t immediately obvious: patterns, adaptations and clever forms of camouflage or deterrence.
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Species conservation in Eindhoven Zoo
Fortunately, the status of the Eurasian eagle-owl is safe. But unfortunately, many of the species you see in the park are endangered and struggling in their original habitats. Did you know that worldwide more than 10,000 animal species are threatened with extinction are endangered? Together we can help them, with big, or small steps. Want to know how?