eagle owl

American  

noun

1. any of several large owls of the genus Bubo, having prominent tufts of feathers on each side of the head, especially B. bubo of Europe and Asia.

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eagle owl British  

noun

1. a large owl, Bubo bubo, of Europe and Asia. It has brownish speckled plumage and large ear tufts

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Etymology

Origin of eagle owl

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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eagle owl

They also brought a spectacular, huge eagle owl, which White had never seen.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 17, 2022

The eagle owl was turned over to a local nature park, which said Monday it was weakened but doing well and would be returned to the wild in Bad Segeberg on Tuesday.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 27, 2020

Birdwatchers might spot the recently reintroduced eagle owl, the white-tailed eagle and red-breasted flycatcher.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 11, 2018

There are so many memorable moments from over the years: like the time two armadillos tried to mate on Dave’s desk, or when a Eurasian eagle owl flew high up in the rafters on camera.

From Slate ● May 10, 2015

Later, when she listened to the hoot of an eagle owl, the hiss of a genet, and the hrrr-hrrr grunt of a foraging honey badger, she didn’t feel quite as confident.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer