Rare Owl With Nearly Two-Meter Wingspan Spotted in Charyn National Park
Photo: Charyn national park
A rare eagle-owl listed in Kazakhstan’s Red Book of endangered species has been captured by a camera trap in Charyn State National Nature Park, Orda.kz reports.
The bird of prey was recorded during routine monitoring of the park. The eagle-owl is one of Kazakhstan’s largest nocturnal predators.
Its wingspan can reach nearly two meters. Its large orange eyes provide excellent night vision, while its highly sensitive hearing allows it to detect even the faintest sounds.
Combined with its silent flight, these abilities make the eagle-owl a formidable nocturnal hunter.
Charyn National Park’s rocky canyons, towering cliffs and remote areas provide a suitable habitat for the species. The inaccessibility of much of the park helps protect the birds from human disturbance.
The eagle-owl was added to Kazakhstan’s Red Book because of its declining population. The main threats to the species include habitat destruction, human disturbance, deforestation and poaching.
Original author: Rustam Muratov
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