Rock eagle owl | Indian eagle owl | Bubo bengalensis| Large horned owl

Rock eagle owl | Indian eagle owl | Bubo bengalensis| Large horned owl | #eagleowl #horned_owl

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Rock eagle owl filmed at Velavadar Blackbuck National Park.
Rock eagle owl, also widely known as the Indian eagle-owl or Bengal eagle-owl (Bubo bengalensis), is a Large brown “horned owl” of rocky hills and semi-desert, as well as thorn scrub and groves in arid areas.
Witnessing an extra vigilant Owl perched on a babool tree branch at Velavadar Blackbuck National Park was a thrilling sight! Its keen awareness and quick reactions to even the tiniest sounds are fun to watch. Although video is hand-held, so shaking a bit, recording it's stunning behavior is a rare treat for us! Enjoy the owl-mania! 🦉📸
General Information of Rock eagle owl:
1. Scientific Name: Bubo bengalensis.
2. Physical Description: Rock eagle owls are robust and large birds, 50-56 cm, with a wingspan that can reach up to 140 cm (55 inches) and a weight ranging from 1.8 to 4.6 kg (4 to 10 lbs). They have prominent ear tufts and large, orange eyes, talons dusky-black. Their plumage is mottled brown and grey, providing excellent camouflage in their rocky habitats.
3. Habitat: They are primarily found in rocky landscapes, including cliffs, rocky outcrops, and ravines. They are also sometimes found in scrubland, open woodland, and urban areas.
4. Diet: Rock eagle owls are carnivorous and mainly feed on small mammals, especially rodents; also birds to size of peafowl, lizards, snakes, frogs, fish, crabs and occasionally large insects. They are powerful hunters, often capturing prey with their strong talons. Hunts by gliding from perch on to prey; sometimes makes searching flights.
5. Behavior: Largely nocturnal, but often perches on rock pinnacle or other vantage point well before sunset and after sunrise. They are most active during the night. During the day, they typically roost in secluded places, such as caves or crevices on cliffs, or large trees. They have a deep, resonant hooting call that is often heard during the breeding season.
6. Breeding: Rock eagle owls typically breed during the winter months. They nest on rock ledge or recess in cliffs; sometimes on ground under tree or bush, laying 1 to 3 eggs per clutch. The female incubates the eggs while the male provides food. The chicks hatch after about a month and are cared for by both parents until they are ready to leave the nest. Nesting sites are vulnerable to predation by ground predators such as the common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphrodites) and small Indian mongoose (Herpestes javanicus).
7. Conservation Status:
Not globally threatened (Least Concern). Known from several protected areas including Great Himalayan National Park and Aravalli Biodiversity Park. Use of owls in sorcery and witchcraft is widespread in states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh and may affect present species. Habitat destruction and fragmentation, as well as persecution, pose threats to their current populations.
These majestic owls play an important role in their ecosystems as top predators, helping to control populations of small mammals and other prey species. Conservation efforts are important to ensure their continued survival.
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