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National Natural Monument
Birds
Blakiston's Fish Owl
エゾシマフクロウ · Ezoshimafukurou
- Designated by
- National / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Species
- Designated on
- May 19, 1971
- Prefectures
- Hokkaido
- Scientific name
- Bubo blakistoni blakistoni
About the Blakiston's Fish Owl
Blakiston's fish owl is among the world's largest owls, with a wingspan of about 1.8 meters, living in Hokkaido forests with big rivers and lakes. It feeds mainly on fish and nests in hollows of large old trees. Very rare, it is also revered in Ainu culture, and it is protected as a Natural Monument.
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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.
Frequently asked questions
The Blakiston's Fish Owl is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Hokkaido.
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