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The Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) is resident in much of Eurasia. It is sometimes called the European Eagle-Owl and is, in Europe where it is the only member of its genus besides the Snowy Owl (B. scandiacus), occasionally abbreviated to just Eagle-Owl. In India, it is often called the Indian Great Horned Owl, though this may cause confusion with the similarly-named American bird. It is one of the largest species of owls.
This individual is seen taking off from a tree stump during a demonstration in the grounds of Leeds Castle in Kent, with its wings reaching full extension on the first complete downbeat.
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The Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) is resident in much of Eurasia. It is sometimes called the European Eagle-Owl and is, in Europe where it is the only member of its genus besides the Snowy Owl (B. scandiacus), occasionally abbreviated to just Eagle-Owl. In India, it is often called the Indian Great Horned Owl, though this may cause confusion with the similarly-named American bird. It is one of the largest species of owls.
This individual is seen taking off from a tree stump during a demonstration in the grounds of Leeds Castle in Kent, with its wings reaching full extension on the first complete downbeat.