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Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre |
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Makinder's Eagle Owl(Bubo bubo) |
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| Origin: | Eastern and Southern Africa. | |||
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| Habitat: | It inhabits many types of terrain - woodland, hillsides, ravines - or open countryside when hunting. | |||
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| Nesting: | In the ground, amongst rocks or roots. Usually lays 2 or 3 eggs which take 34 to 36 days to hatch. | |||
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| Facts: | This owl is very powerful with a large beak and long, sharp talons. It
preys on a range of larger animals, such as hares, and also birds. It is rarely seen during the day, being most active in the early morning and evening. |
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