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 on its head, which are often mistaken for ears.

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 ...