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Description: The Eurasian Eagle Owl is the largest owl
species in the world. It is an eared owl with feather tufts on
the top of its head. It is tan with warm to pale brown bars on
its wings and tail and streaks on the breast. It has large bright
orange eyes and feathers down to the black talons. Eagle owls
have a pronounced facial disk and a heavy black beak.
Similar species: There are about 12 species in the genus
Bubo (the Eagle Owls). They are considered the nocturnal counterparts
to the large birds of prey such as the eagles. The Great Horned
Owl (B. virginianus) of North and South America is very
similar in habits and appearance to B. bubo but is smaller.
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