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SPECIES PROFILE
Dusky Eagle-Owl (Bubo coromandus)
Bubo
IUCN STATUS
Vulnerable
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Wetlands woodlands near water
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Strigiformes
FAMILY
Strigidae
GENUS
Bubo
📋 Description
SIZE
48-53 cm long 1-1.5 kg
COLORATION
Grey-brown with ear tufts yellow eyes
ADAPTATIONS
Large size for nocturnal hunting silent flight
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Wetlands woodlands near water
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 1-2 eggs in tree nests incubated 30-35 days
DIET DETAILS
Small mammals birds fish
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss hunting
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Dusky Hunters: Dusky Eagle-Owls hunt with 1.2 kg bodies eating 300 grams of prey daily in Bharatpur's wetlands. Their ear tufts are prominent.
2
Wetland Owls: These eagle-owls cover 2000 sq km in Odisha's marshes nesting in trees. Wetland drainage threatens their habitats.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan
Chilika Lake in Odisha
Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Wetlands ensure visibility for spotting eagle-owls
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Watch dusky eagle-owls at dusk perched near water
