Blakiston's fish owl and three other piscivorous owls are placed with some eagle-owls in the genus Ketupa. Its habitat is riparian forest with large, old trees for nest sites near lakes, rivers, …

Found only in a few countries in Northeast Asia, the Blakiston’s fish owl is considered to be the largest living owl on earth. These huge birds can weigh well over 4 kilograms and have a …

Blakiston's fish owl (Bubo blakistoni) is the largest living species of owl. It belongs to a fish owl, a sub-group of eagle owls which specialize in hunting in riparian areas. This species is a part of …

Aug 4, 2020 · Blakiston’s Fish Owl is the largest owl in the world, but that doesn’t make it easy to find.

Fish owl, any of several species of owls of the genera Ketupa and Scotopelia. They live near water, where they prey on fishes, small mammals, and birds. There are three Asian species …

Fish owls face two main threats: Habitat loss and the effects of climate change. True to their names, fish owls hunt for salmon, trout, and lamprey in icy rivers during the winter.

Massive pale brown owl with plump, rounded ear tufts. An endangered species, found in mature boreal forests near streams where there are tree cavities suitable for nesting.

Oct 26, 2020 · The Blakiston's Fish Owl is a very large owl with broad, almost horizontally slanting, tousled ear-tufts. It is also known as the Blakiston's Eagle Owl...

Jun 30, 2025 · Blakiston’s fish owl (Ketupa blakistoni) is the world’s largest owl and one of the most elusive. Endemic to remote riverine forests of northeast Asia, it is an apex predator …

Jul 28, 2025 · Meet the Blakiston’s Fish Owl (Ketupa blakistoni), the world’s largest owl and a symbol of wilderness and ecological balance. This formidable bird, named after the English …