This larger owl species is not native to North America
An owl escaped from the Central Park Zoo, as someone had cut the enclosure. Very soon it earned the title of a celebrity, because all passers-by keep looking at it and taking photos.
Zoo officials informed that the Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco escaped on February 2. His exhibit was vandalized and the stainless steel mesh was cut. Later, a small crowd noticed the missing owl in an oak tree at Wollman Rink, in the park’s Hallett Nature Sanctuary.
At first, Flaco flew to a shopping hub on Fifth Avenue. Police tried to catch the bird, but failed. The next morning Flaco returned to the park. Since then he has been dodging everyone trying to capture him.
The following day, zoo spokesperson Max Pulsinelli expressed his worries, that the owl cannot hunt and most probably will starve. The Associated Press also reported that during these couple of days no one has seen Flaco eating.
The Eurasian Eagle-Owl
This larger owl species is not native to North America. It has large talons, distinctive ear tufts and a wingspan of up to 79 inches. Native owls, such as great horned owls and barred owls, feed on mice, rats and smaller birds that inhabit Central Park.
