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Eastern Siberian Eagle Owl
Bubo bubo yenisseensis
These are a subspecies of the Eurasian Eagle Owl living to the east of the Orb River. The primary call is a deep, monotonous “oohu-oohu” used by the male to stake out its territory. The female’s, by comparison, is of a higher pitch. Reaching an impressive 300 hertz, these calls can be heard for miles.
| COMMON NAME | Eastern Siberian Eagle Owl |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Bubo bubo yenisseensis |
| STATUS | Least Concern |
| DISTRIBUTION | Central Siberia East of the Ob River, Lake Baikal and Altai Mountains, North Mongolia |
| HABITAT | Mountainous forest, semi-desert & rocky slopes |
| NATURAL DIET | Rodents, rabbits, foxes, other birds of prey |
| HEIGHT | 580mm – 750mm |