African spotted eagle owl
African spotted eagle owl (Bubo africanus)
Scientific name: Bubo africanus
Height: 450mm
Geographical distribution: Africa south of the Sahara, Arabia
Habitat: savanna and light woodland
Diet: insects, small mammals and birds. Also reptiles, scorpions, crabs, snails and frogs
Status: frequent to scarce
Here are details of the African spotted eagle owls we have at the sanctuary:
| Name | Sex | Hatched | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie | Female | 1996 | Hand tame |
| Loveness | Female | 1995 | Breeding owl |
| Harley | Male | 1994 | Breeding owl |
