Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Eagel owls

       Eurasian Eagle Owls are likely the largest species of owl in the world. Eurasian Eagle-owls combine fast and powerful flights with shallow wing beats and long, fast glides. Eurasian Eagle-owls are not picky eaters. They mainly eat small mammals such as voles, rats, and rabbits but also hunt woodpeckers, herons, and other birds, including other raptors. They also prey on amphibians, reptiles, fish, and insects. Eurasian Eagle-owls are found throughout much of Europe and Asia and in parts of northern Africa. Eurasian Eagle-owls may be found nesting on ledges, in cave entrances, and within rock crevices on cliffs. When these young Eurasian Eagle-owls reach 2-3 years of age, they will be able to find a mate, nest, and produce their own youngs for another 3-4 months before leaving home and looking for a territory of their own.