This owl is 60-75 cm long and has a wingspan of 160-188 cm. Due to its size, massive body and thick head, the eagle owl cannot be confused with any other owl species in Europe. Characteristic features of the eagle owl's face are its large eyes and often long ear tufts. Eye colour ranges from bright yellow to fire orange. The ear tufts are predominantly black in colour and are formed by a group of feathers moved by a distinct muscle on the head. The bill is black and sunk into a white-feathered skin fold; the dewlap. The plumage is predominantly yellow-brown in colour with black highlights. The black accents are most prominent on the back and upper wings. On the breast, the plumage is distinctively ochre-yellow in colour and with a white patch. The legs of the eagle owl end in sharply clawed toes. The claws average about 2-4 cm in length and are capable of grasping a wide variety of prey.
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