Species

*Sources for information and photos (unless they were taken by me) can be found at the bottom of each species profile or in photo captions.

A collection of animal species from around the world.

Bird, East Asia Alexander Julius Jensen Bird, East Asia Alexander Julius Jensen

Blakiston's Fish-Owl

Blakiston's fish-owl is one of, if not the largest owl species in the world, with a wingspan reaching 2 metres (6.6 ft) and a weight exceeding 4 kilograms (8.8 lb). It is a vulnerable species — it's estimated that less than 2,000 individuals hunt the cold rivers of northeast Asia.

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