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Bubo milesi is a medium-sized owl, visually very similar to the Eurasian eagle-owl (B. bubo) or the Pharaoh eagle-owl (B. ascalaphus) of North Africa, possessing the same "ear"-tufts on its head for improved hearing. Overall, however, the species is smaller and has a slightly darker plumage, while its eyes are a bright yellow.
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When to see the Arabian Eagle-Owl
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 7 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is November, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Arabian Eagle-Owl
The map shades 4 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Arabian Eagle-Owl
The Arabian eagle-owl is a true owl, of the family Strigidae, endemic to areas of the Arabian Peninsula, known from southwestern Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Primarily, the species is known from the coastal areas and slightly inland of the peninsula, seemingly avoiding the most barren of the region's desert interior. It nests in wadis, cliffs, on canyon walls, large palms and other trees.
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Easily confused with
Indian Eagle-OwlBubo bengalensisThis species is often considered a subspecies of the Eurasian eagle-owl Bubo bubo and is very similar in appearance.
Pharaoh Eagle-OwlBubo ascalaphusThe Pharaoh eagle-owl has a mottled plumage and large orange-yellow eyes.
Greyish Eagle-OwlBubo cinerascensThis species is about 43 cm (17 in) long and weighs about 500 g (18 oz).
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