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Where does the Eurasian eagle owl live and what prey does it hunt?
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Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus).
The Eurasian eagle owl (Bubo bubo) is a large bird found across Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. It typically roosts and breeds within rocky niches and hollow trees.1
Regarding its diet, this owl is a predator that hunts at twilight, perching on branches to scan its territory for prey. Its primary food sources include:
- Rodents1
- Hares1
- Rabbits1
- Large game birds1