The Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus) is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the Eagle owls. The toes are feathered almost to the tips and are coloured dark horn. Full sexual maturity is reached 1 year after Also catches flying insects, bats and possibly Invertebrates, small mammals, birds and reptiles. year, but drier weather seems to be preferred by these owls. preceded by several double-noted hoots - buo-hooh buo-hooh. A spotted eagle-owl, looking almost feline, during its flight display at the African Raptor Centre Whereas the African wood owl is dependent on well-wooded habitats, the spotted eagle-owl can survive in a variety of habitats, from desert to scrubland, grassland and forest margins, and some have adapted to urban environments too. Ground nests may be in grass, under a bush, on a steep slope or on an earth bank. has several dark greyish-brown blotches and the belly is nearly plain white, suffused with bale buff. The outer webs of the scapulars have larger white areas, but not forming a conspicuous row across Status: scrape on the ground, between rocks, in a sheltered site on a cliff ledge, in a hollow tree or an abandoned platform nest of a large bird. In South Africa, a peak in egg laying has been observed between July and October which is the dry season. Savannah, rocky outcrops, scrub, open and semi-open woodland, semi-deserts. Invertebrates, small mammals, birds and reptiles. Charity No: NIC100938. Upperparts are dusky brown with whitish or pale buff spots. Breeding: Males claim territories by regular singing. elevation. Races: Its length is forty-five cm (18 inch) and its weight is from 480 to 850g (1 to 1.8 pounds). Savannah, rocky outcrops, scrub, open and semi-open woodland, semi-deserts. orange-yellow. July-February, 2-4 eggs laid in scrape on the ground, normally sheltered by a bush, grass or rocks. Description: Food: When roosting Duetting with the female increases during the breeding season. Sub-equatorial Africa from Kenya and Uganda south to the Cape. July-February, 2-4 eggs laid in scrape on the ground, normally sheltered by a bush, grass or rocks. in trees, the owl will usually sit close to the trunk with feathers compressed and ear-tufts erected. When duetting, the male and female sing a humming call and clucking notes during courtship. T (0044) (0) 28 9447 2307 Nouveau recueil de planches coloriees d'oiseaux, pour servier de suite et de Chicks hatch blind and begin to open The status of the race milesi is unknown. These birds live in various habitats including dry forests, woodlands, savannahs and grasslands, shrublands, semi-deserts and rocky hills. Eggs average 49.1 x 41.1mm and are Incubation 32 days. Although juveniles have been observed and are normally flying by 7 weeks. The flight and tail feathers are barred light and dark. Not globally threatened, widespread and locally common. A more rufous morph exists in more arid areas. This is often Medium to large owl with prominent ear tufts. Prior to 1999 th… Normally hunts from a perch, gliding down on to prey, but sometimes dashes at roosting birds. It has a 100 to 140 centimetres (39 to 55 in) wingspan. simultaneously, giving the impression that there is only one bird singing. A more rufous : Habitat: Open or semi-open woodland with shrubs and bushes, mostly with sparse ground cover, savanna with thorny shrubs and scattered trees, the shoulder like many other owl species. catching and killing their own prey 7 weeks after fledging, the exact age of full independence is not known. Original Description: Temminck, Coenraad Jacob. The female's song is similar but higher in pitch. It is also known as the African Eagle Owl. The facial disc is whitish to pale ochre with fine dark barring and a blackish rim. entrances, sheltered sites on cliff ledges, on the ground between rocks, under bushes, in high grass, or sometimes in burrows of larger mammals. Upper-parts dusky brown with pale spots, under-parts whitish and finely barred. Sub-equatorial Africa from Kenya and Uganda south to the Cape, Copyright © African rainforest of Congo and South Gabon. Hunting & Food: The Spotted Eagle Owl feeds on larger insects and other arthropods, small mammals, birds and reptiles. The upper breast Facial disk whitish to pale ochre. Verreaux's eagle-owl (Bubo lacteus), also commonly known as the milky eagle owl or giant eagle owl, is a member of the family Strigidae. bars. It has prominent ear tufts, and the upper body is dusky brown, the lower parts off-white with brown bars. Spotted eagle-owls are found in Sub-Saharan Africa from Kenya and Uganda south to the Western Cape in South Africa. and mutual preening. Description: Males are generally paler than females. Recorded causes of death include nest predation by larger carnivores, Photo Gallery (2 pictures) Size: Length 40-45cm. Wing length 290-360mm. Young leave nest by about 5 weeks and are fledged by 7 weeks, but remain with parents for at least another 5 weeks. several years. There is a rare brown morph of the Spotted Eagle Owl that has a paler ground colour to the plumage described above. sometimes use holes in walls of buildings. Range: Normally, 2-4 white eggs are laid at intervals of 1-4 days. Other races have been described but probably represent individual variation. Also semi-deserts such as the Kalahari. The male utters a fast hokok-hokokokok probably associated with courtship. Email: admin@worldofowls.com, World of Owls Co Ltd32 Mount Shalgus Lane, Randalstown Forest, Antrim, BT41 3LE.
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