Philippine Eagle-owl
A species of Horned Owls Scientific name : Bubo philippensis Genus : Horned Owls
Philippine Eagle-owl, A species of Horned Owls
Botanical name: Bubo philippensis
Genus: Horned Owls
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Description General Info
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Description
With a total length of 40–50 cm (15.5–19.5 in) and a wing-length of about 35 cm (14 in), it is the largest owl in the Philippines, but among the smallest members of the genus Bubo. It is overall rufous with a lighter belly and yellow eyes. 
Size
40 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
This owl inhabits forest edges near streams. They rest in a tree the day and hunts at dusk to feed on small vertebrates. The Philippine eagle-owl is the largest owl in the country.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
Little is known about the behavior of this secretive species, but the powerful feet suggest it feeds on small mammals and birds. This eagle-owl lays one egg per clutch and has an incubation period of 35 days.
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Horned Owls Species
Philippine Eagle-owl 
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