About the Grayish Eagle-Owl
The greyish eagle-owl or vermiculated eagle-owl is a rather large owl of the northern part of sub-Saharan Africa. It was previously regarded as the northern subspecies of the spotted eagle-owl.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Bubo cinerascens |
| Species Codes | graeao1, GREO, GEOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Grayish Eagle-Owl belong to?
The Grayish Eagle-Owl (Bubo cinerascens) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Grayish Eagle-Owl?
The greyish eagle-owl or vermiculated eagle-owl is a rather large owl of the northern part of sub-Saharan Africa. It was previously regarded as the northern subspecies of the spotted eagle-owl....
Where can I report a Grayish Eagle-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Grayish Eagle-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code graeao1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
347
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