Vermiculated Fishing-Owl
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    Vermiculated Fishing-Owl

    Scotopelia bouvieri

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    The vermiculated fishing owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found within riverine forest in southern Nigeria and the Congolian rainforests. This species was first described by British zoologist Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1875 and named in honour of French naturalist Eugène Louis Bouvier.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Vermiculated Fishing-Owl. Sightings recorded in 3 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central Africa
    Parc national de Dzanga-SanghaDzanga-Sangha Rainforest Complex, Central African Republic
    Rare
    Réserve Spéciale de Dzanga-SanghaDzanga-Sangha Rainforest Complex, Central African Republic
    Rare
    Réserve Spéciale de Dzanga-SanghaNorthern Congo Basin, Republic of Congo
    Rare
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