Monday Majesty: The Blakiston's Fish Owl - World's Largest Owl

Starting your week with TRUE majesty - meet the Blakiston's Fish Owl, the world's largest owl species! 🦉

Superb Stats:

• Weight: Up to 10 lbs (4.5 kg) - twice the weight of a Great Horned Owl

• Wingspan: Up to 6 feet (190 cm)

• Found in: Russia, China, and Japan

• Status: Endangered (fewer than 1,000 pairs remaining)

What makes this owl superb, you ask?
Unlike most owls, these superb birds specialize in catching fish! They wade into streams and rivers, using their powerful talons to snatch salmon and trout. Their hunting technique is more like a bear than a typical owl.

Now that's a MAJESTIC way to start your Monday! 💪🦉

📸 Photo from Pixabay

Blakiston's Fish Owl (Bubo blakistoni)

Hokkaido, Japan

License: Pixabay License (Free for commercial use)