UHU

Uhu is the German name for the Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), one of the largest owl species. This nocturnal predator is native to a broad range across Europe and Asia and occupies diverse habitats such as mountains, cliffs, woodlands, and open countryside. It has a robust body, a rounded facial disc, long ear tufts, and striking orange eyes. The eagle-owl hunts primarily small to moderately large mammals and birds, relying on keen night vision and hearing to locate prey. Its vocalizations include loud, booming hoots, and it is most active at night and during twilight hours.

UHU is also a German brand of adhesives and sealants produced by UHU GmbH & Co. KG. Based in Bühl, Baden-Württemberg, the company was founded in 1932 and has grown into a major supplier of household and industrial glues. The product range includes glue sticks, liquid glues, and specialty formulations for wood, metal, paper, and plastic, as well as epoxy and polyurethane adhesives for demanding applications. The brand is widely marketed internationally and is known for accessible packaging and a branding identity that features an owl in its logo.

The name “Uhu” thus refers to distinct entities in different contexts: a species of owl in the natural world and a well-known line of adhesive products in the consumer goods industry.