The lightest species of owl is the Elf Owl ... The largest owl in the world is the Eurasian Eagle-Owl, with females growing to a length of around 75cm. It has distinctive tufts of feathers ...

The owl was pictured flying away, his foot strap clearly visible Eagle owls are one of the largest species owls and their sheer size and aggressive nature makes them the most dominant bird of prey.

The UAE's breeding population is estimated to be around 25-50 pairs and Eagle Owls are listed as a priority species for conservation. The birds were admitted to the hospital almost a year ago.