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Ural Owl

Ural Owl

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The Ural Owl is a large, pale owl with striking dark eyes and a long tail, giving it a distinctive silhouette. It is a powerful predator of northern forests across Eurasia.
Where to spot
Inhabits extensive coniferous, mixed, and deciduous forests, particularly old-growth areas. Its range spans from Scandinavia and Eastern Europe across Russia to East Asia, including Japan.
How to spot
Listen for their distinctive, deep 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo' calls. Look for them perched prominently on tree branches at forest edges or clearings, especially near open areas for hunting.
When to spot
Primarily nocturnal or crepuscular, active from dusk to dawn. Often visible in late afternoon or early morning. Calls are most frequent during the breeding season in late winter/early spring.
File:Dugorepa sova (Strix uralensis), odrasla jedinka; Ural owl adult.jpg
File:Ural owl (Strix uralensis) in Kõrvemaa, Estonia (March 2022).jpg
File:Ural owl (strix uralensis) in Kõrvemaa, Estonia (2023).jpg
File:Dugorepa sova (Strix uralensis), odrasla jedinka; Ural owl adult.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ural owl (Strix uralensis) in Kõrvemaa, Estonia (March 2022).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ural owl (strix uralensis) in Kõrvemaa, Estonia (2023).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Ural Owls are highly territorial and will aggressively defend their nests against intruders, including humans, sometimes dive-bombing to deter threats.
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