Spotted Eagle-Owl

Bubo africanus · Species of owl
Family
Order
Strigiformes
Codes
spoeao2, SEOW, SPEO

About the Spotted Eagle-Owl

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.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderStrigiformes
FamilyOwls (Strigidae)
SpeciesBubo africanus
Species Codesspoeao2, SEOW, SPEO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Spotted Eagle-Owl belong to?

The Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.

How can I identify the Spotted Eagle-Owl?

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...

Where can I report a Spotted Eagle-Owl sighting?

You can log sightings of Spotted Eagle-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spoeao2, or on iNaturalist.