Kokoro was hatched in captivity at the World Bird Sanctuary, in St. Louis, Missouri. We acquired her at the age of 1 year for our educational programs. Her name translates to “heart” or “spirit” in Japanese.
Kokoro
Learn About Kokoro
- Classification: Bird
- Species: Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo)
- Lifespan in Captivity: 50+yrs
- Lifespan in the Wild: 20yrs
- Wingspan: 5-6.5ft
- Weight: 6-8lbs
- Range in the Wild: North Africa, Asia, Middle East
- Habitat in the Wild: highly adapted, from deserts to thick forests
- Diet in the Wild: reptiles, small to medium mammals, birds, large insects
- Diet at Wildlife Images: rodents, poultry, donated meats, venison
- Gender: Female
- Birth: 2001
- Arrival: 2001