Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) Biology and Nomenclature

Flashcards covering the physical traits, dimensions, and multilingual naming conventions of Didysis apuokas (Bubo bubo).

Didysis apuokas

The largest owl species inhabiting the region, characterized by a length of $42-49\text{ cm}$ and a body mass of $2000-2500\text{ g}$.

Bubo bubo

The Latin scientific name of the eagle owl, used universally by ornithologists and scientists to avoid language confusion during international scientific conferences.

Eagle owl

The English common name for Didysis apuokas (Bubo bubo).

Uhu

The German common name for the eagle owl (Didysis apuokas).

Berguv

The Swedish common name for the eagle owl (Didysis apuokas).

Grand duc d'Europe

The French common name for the eagle owl (Didysis apuokas).

Ūpis

The Latvian common name for the eagle owl (Didysis apuokas).

"Auselės" (Ear tufts)

Bunches of long feathers located on the sides of the large head of Didysis apuokas.

Plumage pattern of Didysis apuokas

A grayish-brown upper body mottled with large dark brown spots, a lighter yellowish-brown underside with dark longitudinal stripes, and a white throat.

Eye features of Didysis apuokas

Very large eyes featuring reddish-orange irises.