The Bedford Estates, London
Overview
At Woburn Safari Park there is a male and female Turkmenian eagle owl. Dusky, the female, likes to make her own way out into the arena; we’re never sure if she’s going to fly out or walk out! She loves to glide low over the audience during her demonstrations. Donald, the male, likes to fly with Dusky, but he does think she is a bit of a show off.
All about us
| Distribution: | Russia, Kazakhstan and Western Mongolia |
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| Habitat: | Rocky areas, river valleys, open forest and semi-desert regions |
| Height: | 56 - 75cm in length |
| Weight: | 1.75 - 4.2kg |
| Lifespan: | Wild up to 20 years, in captivity up to 60 years |
| Threats: | Traffic accidents, electrocution, shooting |
About us
Scientific name: Bubo bubo turcomanus
The Turkmenian eagle owl is a sub species of the Eurasian eagle owl. They are one of the largest species of owl in the world, and have a distinctive appearance with prominent ‘ear tufts’ on the tops of their heads which all members of the eagle owl family have. This sub species originated from Turkmenistan, although they are now extinct in that range and are instead found throughout parts of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.
