Spotted Eagle-Owl - Bubo africanus
( Temminck, 1821 )

 

 

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Subspecies: Unknown
Est. World Population: U

CITES Status: NOT LISTED
IUCN Status: Least Concern
U.S. ESA Status: NOT LISTED

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Life Span: in Captivity

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Habitat:
The species occurs mostly on rocky outcrops in desert areas (with scattered trees and bushes) or woodlands with little ground cover, but can also be recorded in areas of low hills, grassland, scrub, thorn savanna and suburban gardens (Holt et al. 2021). The species occurs from sea level to 2,100 m. It feeds mainly on arthropods, small mammals and birds (Holt et al. 2021).

Conservation:
Conservation Actions Underway
There are no known conservation actions towards this species.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Monitor population trends and quantify the population size. Monitor threats and their possible impacts.

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