Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo)

Eurasian Eagle-Owl, a reference photo — Photo: Martin Mecnarowski (http://www.photomecan.eu/) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of eagle-owl, a type of bird that resides much over Eurasia. It is often just called the eagle-owl in Europe and Asia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eurasian Eagle-Owl being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Bubo ascalaphus
Bubo bengalensis
Bubo capensis
Bubo magellanicus
Bubo virginianus
Ketupa blakistoni

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
Genus: Bubo
Species: Bubo bubo

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