The hunt is on to catch an escaped eagle owl which was spotted by a householder perched on a garden bench. The RSPCA was alerted by the "shocked" resident of West Rise in Llanishen, Cardiff ...

The Eurasian Eagle Owl is one of the larger owl species ... Both males and females are mottled buff-brown with dark bars on the breast, wings, and tail. The owl’s lifespan is typically 10-20 ...