Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) Science Article 8 abstract Eagle Owls Bubo bubo were successfully reintroduced in the Eifel (Germany) in 1974-1999. Here we analyse whether reproductive success was related to habitat characteristics and if the patterns of habitat use and reproduction changed during the population increase. Microclimatic as well as mesoclimatic conditions influenced reproductive success. […]
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Development of chicks and predispersal behaviour of young in the Eagle Owl Bubo bubo
Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) Science Article 10 abstract Little quantitative information on the development and behaviour of chicks and young is available for many species, despite the crucial importance of such data and the sensitivity of this stage in a bird’s life. For Eagle Owls Bubo bubo, despite the large amount of scientific literature on […]
First record of cooperative nesting in the Eagle Owl Bubo bubo
Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) Science Article 11 abstract Monogamy appears to be the most commonmating system amongst raptors and owls. However,alternative breeding strategies have beendescribed (i.e. polygyny, polyandry and cooperativebreeding; Newton, 1979; Mikkola,1983; Del Hoyo et al., 1999; Hatchwell &Komdeur, 2000). Recent studies have shownthat co-operative breeding is much more widespreadthan had previously been thought; […]
Factors affecting the vocal behaviour of Eagle Owls Bubo bubo: effects of sex and territorial status
Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) Science Article 3 abstract We performed a playback experiment in order to assess the efficiency of two methods for detecting Eagle Owls Bubo bubo and to assess factors affecting detection rates. In each experimental visit we recorded the number and sex of the responding owls, the calling rate and the corresponding […]
Usambara Eagle-Owl (Bubo vosseleri)
[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Bubo vosseleri | [authority] Reichenow, 1908 | [UK] Usambara Eagle-Owl | [FR] Grand-duc des Usambara | [DE] Usambarauhu | [ES] Buho de Usambara | [NL] Usambaraoehoe Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Bubo vosseleri AF ne Tanzania Genus Members of the genus Bubo are the largest of the […]
Verreauxs Eagle-Owl (Bubo lacteus)
[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Bubo lacteus | [authority] Temminck, 1820 | [UK] Verreauxs Eagle-Owl | [FR] Grand duc pale | [DE] Blassuhu | [ES] Buho Lechoso | [NL] Verreaux Oehoe Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Bubo lacteus AF widespread Genus Members of the genus Bubo are the largest of the owls. […]
Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus)
[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Bubo africanus | [authority] Temminck, 1821 | [UK] Spotted Eagle-Owl | [FR] Grand duc africain | [DE] Fleckenuhu | [ES] Buho Africano | [NL] Afrikaanse Oehoe Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Members of the genus Bubo are the largest of the owls. Heavily built with powerful talons they are […]
Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca)
[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Nyctea scandiaca | [authority] Linnaeus, 1758 | [UK] Snowy Owl | [FR] Harfang des neiges | [DE] Schnee-Eule | [ES] Buho nival | [NL] Sneeuwuil Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Bubo scandiacus NA, EU n Genus Members of the genus Bubo are the largest of the owls. […]
Shelleys Eagle-Owl (Bubo shelleyi)
[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Bubo shelleyi | [authority] Sharpe and Ussher, 1872 | [UK] Shelleys Eagle-Owl | [FR] Grand duc bruyant | [DE] Bindenuhu | [ES] Buho Barrado | [NL] Shelley’s Oehoe Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Bubo shelleyi AF w, c Genus Members of the genus Bubo are the largest […]
Pharaoh Eagle-Owl (Bubo ascalaphus)
[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Bubo ascalaphus | [authority] Savigny, 1809 | [UK] Pharaoh Eagle-Owl | [FR] Grand Duc du desert | [DE] Wustenuhu | [ES] Buho Desertico | [NL] Woestijn oehoe Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Bubo ascalaphus AF nw AF to Arabian Peninsula Genus Members of the genus Bubo are […]