Meet a resident of the Bioparco

Currently visible Eurasian eagle-owl

Selene

Bubo bubo

Selene

Their story, personality and the details worth observing in person.

Meet Selene

Selene is an invented editorial name for this provisional profile. In the sample story, the animal curiously explores keeper-provided enrichment and often chooses the same quiet spot to rest. This individual profile does not describe a real specimen and will be replaced by Bioparco.

An individual, not just a species

The identity card of Selene

Sex
non specificato
Origin
The individual name, sex and story are invented provisional editorial content; scientific information refers to the species.

Verifiable facts and scientific language

Species profile

Eurasian eagle-owl

Bubo bubo

The eurasian eagle-owl is its plumage makes flight remarkably quiet and the wingspan can approach two metres.

Class
Aves
Diet
Carnivore
IUCN status
LC Least Concern Least Concern (LC) It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk. IUCN Red List classification
Natural habitat
Forest, rocky country, mountains and river valleys.
Distribution
Across much of Europe and Asia.
Feeding
Rodents, birds and occasionally larger prey.
Characteristics
Its plumage makes flight remarkably quiet and the wingspan can approach two metres.

One fact to take home

Observe, connect, remember

Its calls communicate identity, territory and mood.