Scientific Name
Bubo bengalensis
Family
Strigidae
Distribution and Habitat
Široko razširjena v Nepalu, Pakistanu, Indiji in na Bengalskem polotoku, kjer naseljuje območja od gostih gozdov do polodprtih pokrajin.
Physical Description
A majestic raptor with a wingspan between 120 and 150 cm; its weight typically ranges from 900 to 1400 g.
Diet
It primarily feeds on rodents, though its diet also includes amphibians, reptiles, and large insects.
Fun Fact
A symbol of Asian wildlife, this owl is highly regarded for its remarkable adaptability to different habitats. It plays a vital ecological role in maintaining natural balance by controlling the population of pest species.
