THE EURASIAN EAGLE OWL

One of the Largest of the owl species with height of about 30 inches and a wingspan varying upto 6.5 feet this nocturnal bird is as name suggests is mostly found in the EURASIAN REGION. Mostly inhabiting the rocky or the mountainous areas.
Eating almost anything from rodent to reptiles to birds and mammals it is an excellent adapter to the surroundings and is rarely found in Human settlements too.
Tamed in some regions in europe for targeting the rodents and other pests in the farms this beautiful bird helps the farmers in many parts of the EURASIA by keeping the rodent population in check.

Location : Hanle, Ladakh, India