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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Bubo africanus |
| Species Codes | spoeao2, 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.