Spotted Eagle-Owl
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    Spotted Eagle-Owl

    Bubo africanus

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0474 kg

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    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 to Find

    Top parks for Spotted Eagle-Owl. Sightings recorded in 135 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southern Africa
    NG/49 Phuduhudu Community ConcessionMakgadikgadi & Nxai Pans, Botswana
    Rare
    Okonjati Wildlife SanctuaryCentral Namibia & Eastern Kalahari Fringe, Namibia
    Rare
    Okonjima Nature ReserveCentral Namibia & Eastern Kalahari Fringe, Namibia
    Rare
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