Indian Eagle-Owl

Morphology:

• Body length: 50-56 cm
• Weight: 800-1300 g
• Wingspan: 100-130 cm

Occurrence:

Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America

Habitat:

Forest, Mountainous areas

Food:

Rats, Mice, Small mammals, Birds

Reproduction:

• Sexual maturity: 2 years
• Breeding season: October-April
• Gestation period: 35 days
• Number of offspring: 2-4 eggs

Species protection:

It is not endangered. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - LC.

Interesting fact:

Like all owls, it does not build nests, but uses existing ones. It can even lay eggs on the ground in a safe place.