Eurasian eagle-owl
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![Eurasian eagle owl looking at camera [eye contact] IMAGE: Amy Middleton 2022](https://images.rzss.org.uk/media/Highland_Wildlife_Park/HWP_animals/Eurasian_eagle_owl/eurasian_eagle_owl_1.jpg)
We currently have two male Eurasian eagle-owls in our collection, Roger and Lyra
Population
Decreasing
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Forest
Fact file
The Eurasian eagle-owl is considered to be one of the largest owls in the world with a wingspan of between one and two metres
They have prominent ear-tufts, with a flap of skin at the front which can be raised to enable them to hear sounds from behind
The species underwent a significant decline in Europe due to human persecution, pesticide use, vehicle collisions, disease and other threats
In recent years their populations have started to recover as a result of improved protection and reintroduction programmes
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care our Eurasian eagle-owls are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health, to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
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