Spotted Eagle-Owl
Bubo africanus
The Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus) is a uncommon owl found in 22 countries, weighing about 685 g. The spotted eagle-owl, also known as the African spotted eagle-owl and the African eagle-owl, is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the eagle owls.
About the Spotted Eagle-Owl
The spotted eagle-owl, also known as the African spotted eagle-owl and the African eagle-owl, is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the eagle owls. Its length is 45 cm (18 in) and its weight is from 454 to 907 grams. It has a 100 to 140 cm wingspan. The facial disk is off-white to pale ochre and the eyes are yellow. It has prominent ear-tufts, and the upper body is dusky brown, the lower parts off-white with brown bars. Prior to 1999 the spotted eagle-owl was considered conspecific with the greyish eagle-owl, but now it is classed as a separate species.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Spotted Eagle-Owl can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Spotted Eagle-Owl look like?
- The spotted eagle-owl, also known as the African spotted eagle-owl and the African eagle-owl, is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the eagle owls.
- How big is a Spotted Eagle-Owl?
- The Spotted Eagle-Owl is a large sized bird weighing about 685 g.
- Where can you see a Spotted Eagle-Owl?
- The Spotted Eagle-Owl occurs in 22 countries, including South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Kenya.
- What birds look similar to a Spotted Eagle-Owl?
- The Spotted Eagle-Owl is most easily confused with the Eurasian Eagle-Owl, the Cape Eagle-Owl and the Lesser Horned Owl.
- Is the Spotted Eagle-Owl endangered?
- The Spotted Eagle-Owl is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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