About the Rock Eagle-Owl
The Indian eagle-owl, or the Bengal eagle-owl or rock eagle-owl, is a large horned owl species native to hilly and rocky scrub forests in the Indian subcontinent. It is splashed with brown and grey, and has a white throat patch with black small stripes. It was earlier treated as a subspecies of the Eurasian eagle-owl. It is usually seen in pairs. It has a deep resonant booming call that may be heard at dawn and dusk.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Bubo bengalensis |
| Species Codes | roeowl1, ROEO, INEO, REOW, IEOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rock Eagle-Owl belong to?
The Rock Eagle-Owl (Bubo bengalensis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Rock Eagle-Owl?
The Indian eagle-owl, or the Bengal eagle-owl or rock eagle-owl, is a large horned owl species native to hilly and rocky scrub forests in the Indian subcontinent. It is splashed with brown and grey, and has a white throat patch with black small stripes. It was earlier treated as a subspecies of the ...
Where can I report a Rock Eagle-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Rock Eagle-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code roeowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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