About the Pel's Fishing-Owl
Pel's fishing owl is a large species of owl in the family Strigidae, found in Africa. It lives near rivers and lakes, and feeds nocturnally on fish and frogs snatched from the surface of lakes and rivers. The species prefers slow-moving rivers with large, overhanging trees to roost in and forage from. It nests in hollows and the forks of large trees. Even though two eggs are laid, often only one chick is raised.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Scotopelia peli |
| Species Codes | pefowl1, PFOW, PEFO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pel's Fishing-Owl belong to?
The Pel's Fishing-Owl (Scotopelia peli) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Pel's Fishing-Owl?
Pel's fishing owl is a large species of owl in the family Strigidae, found in Africa. It lives near rivers and lakes, and feeds nocturnally on fish and frogs snatched from the surface of lakes and rivers. The species prefers slow-moving rivers with large, overhanging trees to roost in and forage fro...
Where can I report a Pel's Fishing-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Pel's Fishing-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pefowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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